Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- one-half pound chloride of lime into three pints of rain water
- three pints of rain water
- one part of solution to one of water
- five parts gum arable
- three parts white sugar
- two parts starch
Directions
When properly prepared, skeleton leaves form a companion to the scrap book or collection of pressed ferns, fronds, etc. This is a tedi- ous operation, and requires skill and great patience to obtain satis- factory results. Some leaves are easier to dissect and make better specimens than others, and as a rule a hard thin leaf should be chosen ; that is, when a special variety is not required. Among those which are skeletonized most successfully, are the English ivy, box elder, willow, grape, pear, rose, etc. They should be gathered during the month of June, or as soon as the leaf is fully developed. The leaves should be immersed in a vessel of rain water and allowed to remain till decomposed ; when this takes place, press the leaf between pieces of soft flannel and the film will adhere to the flannel, leaving a perfect net work ; dry off' gradually and clean the specimen with a soft hair pencil, place between folds of soft blotting paper, and when perfectly dry, place in your collection. To bleach the leaves, dissolve one-half pound chloride of lime into three pints of rain water, strain and use one part of solution to one of water. For ferns use the solution full strength. When perfectly white remove to clear water, let stand for several hours, changing water two or three times, float out on paper and press between blotting paper in books. In mounting use mucil- age made of five parts gum arable, three parts white sugar, two parts starch ; add very little water, boil and stir till thick and white.