e spirit of
turpentine, rub a little tar upon its nose, and keep it within doors for
an hour. Calves ought to be housed a night before this medicine is
given.
CALICO FURNITURE. When curtains or bed furniture of this description are
to be taken down for the summer, shake off the loose dust, and lightly
brush them with a small long-haired furniture brush. Wipe them
afterwards very closely with clean flannels, and rub them with dry
bread. If properly done, the curtains will look nearly as well as at
first, and if the colour be not very light, they will not require
washing for years. Fold them up in large parcels, and put them by
carefully. While the furniture remains up, it should be preserved as
much as possible from the sun and air, which injure delicate colours;
and the dust may be blown off with bellows. Curtains may thus be kept
clean, even to use with the linings after they have been washed or newly
dipped.
CAMP VINEGAR. Slice a large head of garlic, and put it into a
wide-mouthed bottle, with half an ounce of cayenne, two tea-spoonfuls of
soy, two of walnut ketchup, four anchovies chopped, a pint of vinegar,
and enough cochineal to give it the colour of lavender drops. Let it
stand six weeks; then strain it off quite clear, and keep it in small
bottles sealed up.
CAMPHOR JULEP. Dissolve a quarter of an ounce of camphor in half a pint
of brandy. It may thus be kept fit for use; and a tea-spoonful taken in
a wine glass of cold water will be found an agreeable dose.--Another
way. To a quarter of an ounce of camphor, add a quart of boiling water,
and a quart of cold. Let it stand six hours, and strain it off for use.
CAMPHOR OINTMENT. Put half an ounce of camphor into an ounce of the oil
of almonds, mixed with an ounce of spermaceti. Scrape fine into it half
an ounce of white wax, and melt it over some hot water.
CAMPHORATED OIL. Beat an ounce of camphor in a mortar, with two ounces
of Florence oil, till the camphor is entirely dissolved. This liniment
is highly useful in rheumatism, spasms, and other cases of extreme pain.
CANARIES. Those who wish to breed this species of birds, should provide
them a large cage, with two boxes to build in. Early in April put a cock
and hen together; and whilst they are pairing, feed them with soft meat,
or a little grated bread, scalded rapeseed and an egg mixed together. At
the same time a small net of fine hay, wool, cotton, and hair should be
suspended in on
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