136 FEUITS AND HOW TO USE THEM. 



THE TAMAEIND. 



The fruit of this beautiful leguminous tree is delight- 

 fully acid. It is preserved with sugar ia the tropics 

 where alone it is found. A native of Africa aad India, 

 the tamarind grows to the height of sixty feet. In the 

 midst of its thick foliage gleam white blossoms which soon 

 turn yellow and ripen into fruit po ds from three to six 

 inches long. Inside of the hard shell is the pulp containing 

 seeds. The pulp, which is acid and juicy, is used for a 

 cooling laxative drink. 



Tamarinds may be kept by stoning them and packing in 

 layers in glass jars, spreading eaoh layer with, fine white 

 sugar. Cover with sugar and seal 'ip tight. 



