Sweet woodruff has only a faint summery smell of its own, but it will
          help keep stronger, musty odors out of closets, trunks, and long closed
          blanket chests. My own favorite sachet is a simple one suitable for
          clothing or linens, subtle and old fashioned. It consists of equal
          parts of lavender, old rose petals, woodruff, and whole cloves. One
          sachet will keep a bureau drawer lightly scented and fresh, even in
          summer's dampness.
          For people with second homes that are closed for the winter, musty odors
          in closets and bureaus are a particular problem. A bag of woodruff
          alone or in a mixture with lavender or cloves will prevent this.
          Lavender bags have been used to freshen stored linens for centuries, and
          the scent of lavender is, to many people, synonymous with clean sheets
          and towels.

          Origin: The Old Farmer's Almanac: Hearth and Home Companion for 1993.