HOW TO USE THEM. 



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over a slow fire ; when done, add a few drops of vinegar, and a 

 lump of sugar, and pour into jars in which slices of dried figs 

 have been laid. 



The fresh fig, as gathered from the tree, is a favorite dish, 

 cut and sugared, and eaten with cream. It is also much used as 

 an ordinary stewed fruit. 



