NASTURTIUM. 3 



Capucine t Its shape is something like that 

 of the violet ; and it is succeeded by three 

 berries, or nuts, from each flower. This 

 fruit or seed, if gathered before it becomes 

 ripe and juiceless, makes an agreeable pic- 

 kle, without the aid of spice ; and is an 

 excellent substitute for capers, which it 

 much resembles. 



This pickle is esteemed a good antiscor- 

 butic. The whole of the plant, as well as the 

 fruit, abounds with a volatile, oily, acrid salt. 



The flowers, as well as the young leaves, 

 are used in salads, being of a warm, spicy, 

 agreeable taste, and an excellent antiscor- 

 butic. The* nasturtium blossom is service- 

 able in a weakness, or pain, of the stomach, 

 proceeding from cold and flatulencies.* 



By distillation with water, the flowers im- 

 pregnate the fluid with their smell and 

 flavour. 



The flowers, being of so excellent a colour 

 for candlelight, are often used to garnish 

 dishes. The plant itself is a great ornament 

 to our pleasure-grounds, whether trailing on 

 the ground, or trained to trees or trellis- 

 fences. 



# Dale. 



