88 HOW TO KNO^r WILD FRUITS 



There are certain grasses, however, upon which 

 the " summer spore " stage of the " wheat rust " 

 is produced throughout the year. This stage does 

 not need, in the spring, the intermediate host of 

 the barberry leaf, but will grow directly on the 

 young grain. Eradication of the barberry, there- 

 fore, while necessary, and of advantage, does not 

 always eradicate the trouble. 



WILD ALLSPICE. BENJAMIN BUSH 

 FEVER BUSH. SPICE BUSH 



Benzoin Benzoin. Lindera Benzoin Laurel Family 



Fruit. — The oval drupes are red and shining, 

 with thin, yellow flesh and a large stone. They 

 grow in small bunches, of from two to five, on 

 stout, short stalks. September. 



Leaves. — The oval or elliptical leaves are 

 short-pointed at the apex and narrowed at the 

 base. The under surface is paler than the upper. 

 Yellow is the fall color. 



Flowers. — The flowers are small, yellow, and 

 usually dioecious. They open before the leaves 

 appear in the spring. April, May. 



This is one of the early blooming spring 

 shrubs. The flowers and leaves, especially if 



