This section is from the book "Around-The-World Cook Book", by Mary Louise Barroll. Also available from Amazon: Around-the-world cook book.
Phenic acid, 3 fluid drams, Alcohol, 5 1/2 fluid drams, Starch, 6 1/4 ounces,
Florentine orris, 5 1/2 ounces, Essence of violet, 32 minims.
Dissolve the acid in the alcohol, add the violet essence, then the starch, and then the orris.
 
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