of the heliotrope, and its retentiveness of perfume, explain the necessity of this prolonged process. Then mix together 2 oz. balsam of Peru, 1 oz. essence of vanilla, 1 drachm essence of amber, and, after having enflowered the pomade for the last time, add them dropwise to the surface thereof. Some perfumers warm the pomade over. a waterbath, to effect the more thorough incorporation of the added perfumes, but then they give to it a brown tint, by the addition of 2 oz. of brown vanilla powder (vide POWDERS). The skilful manufacturer does not, however, follow this example, because it disguises the mild and delicate fragrance of the heliotrope, as well as the beautiful natural color of the pomade. Pommade aux fleurs d'Italie.-Spread out 8 lbs. of prepared body, and enflower with hyacinths, and after five courses of this flower, repeat the operation with jonquilles the same number of times; repeat with lilac, and then with muguet. Melt and strain the pomade; this being done, add thereto Pomade à la fleur d'oranger 1 lb. 1 lb. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. CHAPTER IX. OF COMPOUND POMADES. THESE pomades, of which that last described gives an idea, are ingenious, often complicated mixtures of various pomades. They are intended to represent the perfumes of flowers, and consequently, to do away with the tedious and expensive process of enfleurage. In preparing them, the design should be to form, by the union of several different perfumes, one special odor, embodying many, and such as the fragrant scent of the pomades au bouquet, au pot-pourri, à la sultane, &c. The object of these compounds, furthermore, is to mitigate the energy of certain odors, as the musk, vanilla, benzoin, and the like. Pommade à la jonquille, composée. 66 à la tubéreuse 2 lbs. 2 lbs. 1 lb. 3 lbs. To these, melted and mixed together, add of es sence of amber, musk, and balsam Peru, each two drachms, and of essence of styrax four drachms, and impart a slight yellow tint with a very small quantity of turmeric or saffron. Pommade à la jacinthe, composée. 66 à la tubéreuse 1 lb. 2 lbs. 1 lb. lb. lb. Mix and melt the whole together, and perfume with four drachms essence of rose. Pommade à la violette, composée.-Infuse, for some days, one pound of powdered orris in four pounds of purified pomade body; stir frequently, melt, strain, and add Perfume with some drops of essence of ambrette. Pommade au seringat, composée. Pomade à la fleur d'oranger, 66 au réséda, 66 à la jonquille, 66 à la tubéreuse. Perfume with essence of amber and musk, each |