Chapter 238

alum, in a gallon of water; brush well over until thoroughly stained.

1432. Imitation of Botany Bay Wood.

Boil half a pound of French Berries (the unripe berries of the _rhamnus infectorius_) in two quarts of water till of a deep yellow, and while boiling hot give two or three coats to the work. If a deeper colour is desired, give a coat of logwood decoction over the yellow. When nearly dry form the grain with No. viii. _black stain_ (_see par_. 1430) used hot; and when dry, dust and varnish.

1433. Wood. _Green_.

Dissolve verdigris in vinegar, and brush over with the hot solution until of a proper colour.

1434. Wood. _Mahogany Colour_._Dark_.