from the West-Indies, and much recommended as food for 

 young children, and as a light nourishment in sickness. 

 A similar substance, probably in every respect of equal 

 efficacy, and not less salubrious, has of late years been 

 prepared in considerable quantities, in the isle of Portland, 

 from the roots of the common cuckow-pint (Arum macu- 

 latum) . 



Native of tropical South America ; and cultivated in 

 all the West-India islands. With us must be kept in the 

 stove, where it produces its very fugitive blossoms in July 

 and August. Introduced by Dr. William Houston before 

 1732. Communicated by the Hon. and Rev. William 

 Herbert. 



