The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-06-06
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one both by their beauty and fragrance; SO
does the tender Cbampney, so dainty and
sweet, while nothing holds more OF per-
fume than the old China roses, cherished
by our grandmotheIs for theirlinen closets
The ~potpourri is more easily managed if
packed at once in the jar in which it is to
remain than If prepared in smaller ones
n then taken out. Remove all petals
the jar to the depth of about an inch with
ordinary cooking salt; two large handfuls
will be about the amount required, vary
ing, Of course, with the siZs of the jar.
lightly with the hand as they lie loosely,
until there are two inches of the petals.
Over this spread a very thin layer of home
grown lavender, freshly gathered also and
free from moisture, breaking up the odor-
Gus stems and putting them in as well as
the blossoms. 1t needs only one picking
of these delicate lavender buds to distin-
guish the home product from that OF com
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tempting ard inviting; blooming from
early June 10 September, there can be
always something gathered to add to the
roses.
Over every layer must be sprinkled the
merest trifle of a variety of saehet powder,
white rose, violet, jasmine, heliotrope,
ylang- ylang, geranium, frangipani, a little
of each until a small teaspoon is less than
even full; the same quantity of the best
powdered orris root. All these artificial
perfumes must come from a reliable house,
and be know to be fresh and pure. Taree
or four inch bits of white ginger should
be we'll bruised and added. Two grains of
| genuine Nepaul musk will be sufficient,
perhaps too much, for one seasons gather
ing Of roses, put a suspicion OF it TO every
layer in the jar.
Ii you can give a miser's portion OF grated
nutmeg and powdered cloves, less than will
a quarter fill a small salt spoon, do it by all
means, if not, withhold your hand. A few
little sticks Of cinnamon thro1n in coca
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and camphor are now to be added; ard it is
very difficult 10 give the exact proportions
and quantities, as the difference in strength
makes any rule unsafe. Ii properly used,
neither will be apparent, and they will
have fulfilled their purpose which is to
act with the salt in bringing out the odors
as well as preventing mould and decay.
The leaves ill turn black and grow un-
slightly; but do not therefore imagine
that the pot pourri is not as is should be.
Cut from a sheet ofwhite cotton wadding-
unglazed, if possible piece large enough
to fit over the layer, building on it another,
and yet another, until the jar is full or the
rose leaves exhausted. The first layer of
salt, which is at the bottom Of the jar, is
heavier Than the succeeding ones, half an
inch is sufficient for the rest. Should
there seem at any time a prepondcrance of
| either camphor, vinegar or powders, lessen
the quantity until the right proportion has
been obtained; camphor is the thing most
TO be guarded against, for it seems to out
stay some of the liner odors. A vast
amount of experimenting with the different
oils, Florida-water, cologne, and other
volatile perfumes hiss proven them an un-
satisfactory addition. Roses should be
the main dependence, forming the basis
really for the other odors. Keep the
regular order of salt, roses, etc, and the
cotton batting 10 hold the perfumes until
the jar is full, which it may take several
seasons to accomplish. -Hasper's BaSar.