FLOWER GARDEN

Bean capers are the flower-buds of a small tree of the genus Zygophyllum, sometimes used as substitutes for the true caper. Gather the buds on a dry day, lay them on a paper out in the sun for a few hours, and turn into wide-mouthed bottles or jars. Boil one pint good vinegar with 1/2 oz. salt and 6 peppercorns, for five minutes When the liquid is cold, strain this vinegar on to the capers and cork down tightly. They can be used in about a week’s time, but will be better if they are kept for three months or a little more.