Note 6 — STUDIES IN KITCHEN SCIENCE AND ART.
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“Pruˈnus Perˈsi-ca.” The Prunus is a genus of trees of the order Rosaceæ, including those species which have the stone of the fruit sharp-pointed, and a longitudinal furrow passing all round. The young leaves are rolled up. “Persica” means that it is a native of Persia.