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The Sublimated Tree


Into a large glass jar inverted upon a flat brick tile, and containing

near its top a branch of fresh rosemary, or any other such shrub,

moistened with water, introduce a flat thick piece of heated iron, on

which place some gum benzoin, in gross powder. The benzoin, in

consequence of the heat, will be separated, and ascend in white fumes,

which will at length condense, and form a most beautiful appearance

upon the leaves of the vegetable.



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