Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1902 — A FASHIONABLE PERFUME [ARTICLE]

A FASHIONABLE PERFUME

Czarina of Russia Made Edelweiss Fopular la Pari*. The edelweiss having been the particular fancy of the Parisians since the czarina’s visit to France, it has not only figured conspicuously in millinery and dress for the last few months, but now serves its turn as a charm in enamel and pearls for the Christmas season, says the Philadelphia Ledger. The newest and most fashionable perfume is edelweiss, which has a subtle, elusive, but pleasing scent; small sachets simulating the little mountain flower, are made to sew inside and perfume the dress. The edelweiss has always been regarded with affection by the superstitious, on account of its supposed health-giving and lucky properties. A pretty fancy .is the legendary origin of the flower, which imagines it to be the guiding star which went before the magi, and led the wise men of the east to Bethlehem, dropping to earth after having fulfilled its mission.