he fruits of a large number of species of Opuntia and of a few 

 Ternts, are used in quantities for food and may be found in 

 t abundance in the local markets. A few of the prickly 

 s produce a fruit, which is shipped long distances, and even 

 5 a way to New York markets. A liking for these fruits is 



icquired taste ; probably a residence in Mexico would hasten 

 acquisition, the insipidity of these fruits forming a possibly 

 come contrast to the fieriness of the " chile " and the corrosive 

 :t of mescal. Many of these plants are grown around the 

 litive homes of the natives as apples, peaches or pears might 



