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Pomanders
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By Audrey Ellis
Published 1971
Originally carried to keep away the smells of medieval England from sensitive noses, these now make delightful presents to scent a room or wardrobe. Here are two which you may like to try.
Simple pomander: A tangerine is best for this, as it has a soft skin and a strong scent. Push cloves in all over the tangerine, leaving about one clove space between each. Press well in. Put to dry on a warm hearth or in the airing cupboard. Regularly squeeze the tangerine gently to press the cloves in, and go on drying slowly until the fruit shrinks and the cloves touch one another. Continue drying until the tangerine is quite hard.