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Rh It is advisable to dissolve each colouring substance in advance in as strong a solution as possible, and add it to the vehicle you wish to use in such quantities as are required.

The following colouring matters can be used separately to give a plain colour, or mixed to suit individual tastes:—

For yellow colour, use—
 * Saffron.
 * Cur'cuma.
 * Quercitron.
 * Fustic wood,
 * etc., etc.

For red colour, use—
 * Dragon's blood.
 * Carthamine.
 * Alazarius garancine,
 * etc., etc.

For red brown, use—
 * Cochineal.
 * Sandal wood,
 * etc. etc.