Title: Forget-Me-Not Potpourri
Categories: Potpourri *
Yield: 1 Batch

1	qt	Dried chrysanthemum blossoms
1	pt	Dried "Heavenly Blue" morning glory petals
1/2	oz	Powdered benzoin gum
2	tb	Salt
3	dr	Tincture of forget-me-nots

Prepare tincture of forget-me-nots by addint 1 oz of forget-me-nots to 6 oz of unscented alcohol. Cover the mixture and let sit overnight, shaking the contents occasionally. Strain the solids off after the alcohol has dissolved the volatile fragrant oils of forget-me-nots. Keep the liquid tincture covered with a tight lid to prevent the loss to evaporation.

Mix ingredients well. Cover and let set for a few days. Shake again to disperse ingredients. It is now ready to be put into other containers.

Source: "Making Potpourri, Colognes and Soaps" by David A. Webb

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