TINCTURE OF MUSK SEED (EXTRAIT D’AMBRETTE). Musk seed, powdered 1 lb. Alcohol 5 qts. ESSENCE OF BITTER ALMOND (EXTRAIT D’AMANDE). Oil of bitter almond 1¾ oz. Alcohol 5 qts. ESSENCE OF CALAMUS (EXTRAIT DE GLAÏEUL). Oil of calamus 1¾ oz. Alcohol 5 qts. This essence has a pleasant odor, but it is not valued as a true perfume; though if it is mixed with other essences or extracts until its characteristic odor is no longer recognizable it furnishes a very useful basis for many cheap articles. ESSENCE OF CEDAR (EXTRAIT DE CÈDRE). Oil of cedar wood ½ lb. Alcohol 5 qts. This essence made from the oil is colorless and can be used immediately for handkerchief perfumes. TINCTURE OF CEDAR (EXTRAIT DE BOIS DE CÈDRE). This is made by digesting finely rasped cedar wood with strong alcohol, namely: Cedar wood chips 6 lb. Alcohol 5 qts. The result is a fragrant tincture with a beautiful deep red color which cannot be employed for handkerchief perfumes, but for many cosmetic preparations such as mouth washes and for scenting soap. ESSENCE OF CITRONELLA. Extrait de citronella 3 to 3½ oz. Alcohol 5 qts. ESSENCE OF LEMON GRASS (EXTRAIT DE SCHOENANTHE). Oil of lemon grass 2 to 3 oz. Alcohol 5 qts. EXTRACT OF LILAC (EXTRAIT DE LILAS). The genuine is seldom made; the preparation sold under this name consists of: Oil of bitter almond 15 grains. Extract of orange flowers, from pomade 2 qts. Extract of tuberose, from pomade 3 qts. Tincture of civet ¼ pint. Of late, extract of lilac is often prepared by means of lilacin or terpineol, as follows: Lilacin 1 oz. Alcohol 1 pint. EXTRACT OF HONEYSUCKLE (EXTRAIT DE CHÈVRE-FEUILLE). The author has made this extract by treating the pomade prepared from the flowers of Lonicera Caprifolium, in the following proportion: Honeysuckle pomade 6 lb. Alcohol 5 qts. The commercial extract of this name is always a compound which may be prepared according to the following formula: Extract of rose, made from the pomade 1 qt. Extract of tuberose, from pomade 1 qt. Extract of violet, from pomade 1 qt. Tincture of vanilla ½ pint. Tincture of Tolu ½ pint. Oil of bitter almond 15 grains. Oil of neroli 8 grains. ESSENCE OF GERANIUM. Oil of geranium (rose-geranium) 5½ oz. Alcohol 5 qts. In the commercial article the essence of lemon grass is often substituted for the essence of geranium, the odor being similar, though less delicate. EXTRACT OF CUCUMBER (EXTRAIT DE CONCOMBRES). Cucumbers 8 lbs. Alcohol 5 qts.