VII. Saltpetre four ounces, brimstone two ounces, and meal powder one
ounce.
For Stars that carry Tails of sparks.
I. Brimstone six ounces, antimony crude two ounces, saltpetre four
ounces, and rosin four ounces.
II. Saltpetre, rosin, and charcoal, of each two ounces; brimstone one
ounce, and pitch one ounce.
These compositions are sometimes melted in an earthen pan, and mixed
with chopped cotton match, before they are rolled into stars, but will
do as well if wetted, and worked up in the usual manner.
Another Sort of Stars, which yield some Sparks.