In making lavender water, the lavender flowers are placed in a still with water, and heated. The water which distils over carries with it the essential oil, which is then separated from the water. To make lavender water, the oil of lavender is dissolved in spirit of wine in the pi-oportion of about 1/2 oz. to the pint. A large quantity of the flowers is required, and unless the work is to done on a big scale, it will be better to buy the oil and dilute it as described above.