PISCICULTURE

the science of fish-hushandry, or Fisa Curtrure (which see). PISTACHIO-NUT (see the second color-page opposite 346), the kernel of the small. generally reddish, fruit of the pistachio-tree, native to western Asia, now cultivated in all Mediterranean countries, and latterly in California. The best imported are from Sicily. The nut is inelined to oval, with a smooth, thin, brittle inner-shell and light-green or creamy-vellow meat, very oily and of delicate flavor. Large quantities are used in the manufacture of confectionery and ice-cream, and eaten as a de ert nut.