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MANUFACTURE 'OF WINES, CORDIALS, &C.

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and are found colored and unco-

rnercial positions,

lored. For the purposes of the manufacturer the Jamaica rum is preferable. Rum gives to neutral spirit a fine aroma, when tempered with acetic or butyric ethers, and also an agreeable vinous taste. In ex- temporaneous formulas, rum is highly useful. See Formulas.

RED SANDERS WOOD.

A tincture is prepared from this wood that is used for coloring all kinds of liquors. The red from ganders is inferior to cochineal. See chapter on Co-

loring.

RICE.

Rice flour is used for filtering liquors through to give them a body. See chapter on Filtration.

SAFFRON.

There are two varieties, the English and Ameri can ; that of the former is best suited for coloring

and of the latter for cordials.

liq uors,

SNAKEROOT.

Of these varieties, the Virginia snakeroot is pre-