236 



EGG-PLANT, PEPPER, AND TOMATO. 



Cherry -pep- Stem twelve to fifteen inches high, strong 



CAP S ic P uM r c E KA 8 ,- and branching ; pod, or fruit, erect, nearly 



globular or cherry-form, and, at maturity, 



of a deep, rich, glossy scarlet color. It is remarkable for 



its intense piquancy, exceeding 

 in this respect nearly all the 

 annual varieties. 



It is not so early as some of 

 the larger sorts, but in favor- 

 able seasons will perfect a suf- 

 ficient portion of its crop in 

 the open ground, both for seed 

 and pickling. For the latter 

 purpose, the peppers should be 

 cherry-pepper. plucked while still green, put 



into a common jar or wide-mouthed bottle, and vinegar added 

 to fill the vessel. In a few weeks, they will be fit for use. 



When in perfection, the plants are very ornamental, the 

 glossy, coral-red of the numerous pods presenting a fine con- 

 trast with the deep-green foliage surrounding them. 



A variety occurs with larger, more conical, and pendent 

 pods ; and there is also a variety with yellow fruit. 



Chili Pepper. 

 Vil. 



Pods pendent, sharply conical, nearly two 

 inches in length, half an inch in diameter, 

 of a brilliant scarlet when ripe, and exceedingly 

 piquant ; plant eighteen inches high. Requires 

 a long, warm season. 



Long Bed 

 Pepper.. 



Fruit brilliant coral-red, gen- 

 erally pendulous, sometimes erect, 

 conical, often curved towards the end, nearly four 

 inches in length, and from an inch to an inch and 

 a half in diameter ; skin, or flesh, quite thin, and 

 exceedingly piquant. 

 L pep P ?r. d Stalk two feet high ; foliage of medium size, 

 blistered and wrinkled. 



