First published in 1910, this book constitutes a complete handbook on the production of perfume in the Unites States, with chapters on cultivation, separation and extraction, handling, marketing, and more. With detailed illustrations and a wealth of practical information, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in essential oils and the perfume industry. Contents include: "Aroma of Plants", "Nature of Odors", "Localization of Odors", "Development of Aroma", "Extraction of Aroma", "Separation of Perfumes by Solution", "Extraction with Liquid Fats", "Extraction with Solid Fats", "Separation of Perfumes by Expression", "Handling Volatile Oils", "Growth and Harvesting of Perfume Plants", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on essential oils.

This is a comprehensive guide to the production of volatile oils and perfumery plants in the United States. It covers the history, cultivation, and uses of these plants, as well as current methods of extraction of the oils. This book is an invaluable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the perfume industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index