Production of Volatile Oils and Perfumery Plants in the United States

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: "e;Aroma of Plants"e;, "e;Nature of Odors"e;, "e;Localization of Odors"e;, "e;Development of Aroma"e;, "e;Extraction of Aroma"e;, "e;Separation of Perfumes by Solution"e;, "e;Extraction with Liquid Fats"e;, "e;Extraction with Solid Fats"e;, "e;Separation of Perfumes by Expression"e;, "e;Handling Volatile Oils"e;, "e;Growth and Harvesting of Perfume Plants"e;, 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.