Damascus

The apricot tree is a tree of the Rosaceae family. Native to Asia. Damask, which is a delicious fruit, resembles peach. It's also called apricot. Children suffering from rickets are recommended to give apricots as they are rich in vitamins and salts. The apricot, fresh or dry, is a very nutritious and delicious fruit. Being, however, mature (I mean, naturally matured), of good quality, and well chewed, produces neither indigestion nor cramps. Great are the services of apricot in the manufacture of homemade sweets.