Recipe 1

2 cups dried rose petals

1 1/2 cups dried mix of lemon, verbena, evergreen needles, lavender flowers and carnation petals

1 Tablespoon dry lemon peel

1 Tablespoon dry orange peel

1 Tablespoon orris root salt [see note below]

5-10 drops essential oil of choice

Mix daily and store in cardboard box for two (2) weeks in dark, cool location. Fill sachets or net bags.

Recipe 2

1/2 inch rose petals in jar

Sprinkle lightly with salt

Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each: ground mace, cinnamon, orris root, cloves, allspice

1/2 inch layer of dried mint leaves, lavender flowers, citrus blossoms, eucalyptus leaves, orange peels mixture.

Repeat. Mix and store in cardboard container. Stir daily.

Recipe 3

1/2 cup lavender flowers/carnation petals

1 cup oak moss

1 cup rosemary leaves

1 cup dried rose petals

1 cup juniper berries

1/2 cup sandalwood chips

1 Tablespoon dried lemon peel

1 Tablespoon dried orange peel

2 Tablespoon orris root chips [see note below]

Other flowers to mix in potpourri include: anmones, ageratum, azalea, bachelor buttons, calendulas, celosia, scented geranium foliage, hibiscus, hollyhock, hyacinths, lirope, marigolds, pansies, ranunculus (buttercups), salvia, statice, stock, verbena, yarrow, and zinnia.

Note: Orris root is classified as a fixative (to keep color and fragrance longer) and can be purchased in small quantities at most pharmacies and drug stores. It is poisonous and should be handled with care.

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