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46<br />
var. vulgaris, Benth. (446), rind <strong>of</strong> citrus nobilis, Lour. (230), and<br />
seeds <strong>of</strong> Sesamum indicum, L. (309), Oannabis sativa, L. (323), etc.<br />
are used as condiments and spices.<br />
herbs.<br />
CHAPTER IX FRUITS.<br />
This Chapter includes the fruits produced from trees and<br />
There are several kinds. Most <strong>of</strong> them are eaten raw, but<br />
many are preserved being dried or kept in salt or sugar, and some<br />
are used for fermenting wine. Many plants <strong>of</strong> this division furnish<br />
timbers, but they are not mentioned here.<br />
175. Prunus mume, Sieb. et Zucc., Jap. Mume, Ume ;<br />
a deciduous tree <strong>of</strong> the order Rosaceae attaining a height <strong>of</strong> about<br />
10 fts. It bears flowers early in spring before the leaves appear.<br />
It comprises many different varieties, being single<br />
or double<br />
petal ed, and pink or white coloured. The fruits also differ in<br />
size. These various kinds are cultivated more for the sake <strong>of</strong><br />
their flowers than for their fruits. Its fruits are gathered before<br />
being fully ripe and preserved in salt. They give a red tint when<br />
mixed with the leaves <strong>of</strong> Perilla arguta, and are eaten as a relish.<br />
It is also used for various preserves, such as Mume-bishio (jelly),<br />
dried plum, etc.<br />
176. Primus mume, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Yatsubnsa-nomume<br />
; a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> Prunus mume, 5". et Z. It has abont 8 fruits<br />
on one calyx, but as some fall <strong>of</strong>f before they ripe only two or<br />
three come to maturity. They are not very good to eat, but prised<br />
rather for curiosity.<br />
177. Prunus Hiume, 5. ct Z., var., Jap. Bungo-mume; a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> Prunus uuime, 5. et Z. (175) with a larger fruit about<br />
2^ inches in diameter, but not so prolific as the common mume.<br />
They are eaten raw, boiled, or preserved in salt or sugar.<br />
178. Prunus mume, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Komnme, SJiinano-mmne<br />
; a variety <strong>of</strong> Prunus mume, 6". et Z. (175) with very