NW Myrtle objects? [was Re: Re: native, and not so native, california plant distillation]

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> Do/did these lamps, etc have a wonderful fragrance? With cedar

closets we were told to sand them lightly to restore their scent. Any

similar custom with these furnishings? What did the coastal gals use

the myrtle oil for?

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> And, final question, have you considered cornering the market on

those old flasks and reselling to the likes of us?

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> Mar

Dear Mar,

I am not sure if the myrtle lamps still have fragrance, that's a

great question. I will be able to answer it soon. I have two myrtle

lamps that need to be resanded and refinished. They take on such a

gorgeous dark brown color when polished up. The myrtle flasks I have

are lighter brown, but very beautiful with sloping pointed caps,

everything rounded slightly, all edges softened. They seem to

contain a cologne of myrtle, which is highly condensed due to

age/evaporation. If I find more flasks I would be happy to trade or

sell a few to the group. Ever since I found this group I have been

so happy, so nourished by all this great information and sharing. I

have special plants to harvest violet flowers and extract their scent

via enfleourage this spring. I imagine that first dibs will go to

group members and family. Almost one in the same, eh.

Take care,

Jess Ring

PS - the next myrtle vial I find is yours, Mar, if you want to trade.