Basic Recipe for Potpourri
  

(Yields one quart)

• 3 Cups pink rose petals
• 3 Cups red rose petals
• 2 Cups miniature rosebuds
• 2 Cups lavender
• 1 Cup rose leaves
• 2 Tablespoons powdered orris root
• 15 Drops rose oil

1). Spread the fresh petals on a mesh screen or on a large tray; place them in a warm, dry place, and stir or spread them around a little everyday until they are dry. Put dried petals in a large glass or metal bowl.

2). Add a fixative such as powdered orris root, oakmoss, cellulose or ground gum benzoin. Use a ratio of two tablespoons of fixative to about four cups of dried material. Add the essential oils and mix with your hands.

3). Place the mixture in a paper bag and seal the top with clothespins or clips. Turn the bag over several times to distribute the fixative. Store it away from direct sunlight, and allow the mix to season for four to six weeks. Shake up the bag from time to time.

4). When the potpourri is "seasoned" place in open containers in warm places. Add a few drops of essential oils and mix with your hands from time to time as the fragrance diminishes.

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