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TREE AND FLOWER PRESERVATIVES

would fall the honor of inheriting his name, his pupils, and his knowledge. To this fortunate follower, who had been chosen in the master's lifetime and instructed with the idea of becoming his successor, all knowledge would be given, but generally only by word of mouth.

Formula for Preserving Summer Plants
Water 1 sho = 1 qt. 1 pt.
Salt 3 zo = 1½ oz.
Sake ½ sho = 1½ pt.
Mint 20 nomme = 58 grains
Sansho " " = " "
Mogusa " " = " "
Mustard " " = " "

Put all three together. Let boil for five minutes. When cold pour into stems.

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