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0. P. w. Coliectio,,. Plate LXX 



Solammi piiiipiiicllifoliinii. 



CURRANT TOMATO. 



The first illustration on the opposite page is that of the cur- 

 rant tomato ; an annual found growing wild in great profusion 

 in the low lands of our valleys. It is of weak growth, very diffuse 

 anl twiggy, and scarcely pubescent. Its obovate leaves are small 

 with nearly entire leaflets, and ver)' small secondary leaflets; the 

 elongated racemes bear from 100 to 40 small, currant-like red ber- 

 ries, which are very sweet. 



Solainnii Lycopcrsicuin. 



r,R.\PE TOAtATO. 



The second illustration is that of the grape tomato, which has 

 grayish-green leaves and slender, ascending stems. The leaves 

 are pinnate with small, nearly entire leaflets ; the main leaflets 

 are notched or even lobed toward the base. The fruit is a bright 

 red berry about half an inch in diameter, and is fresh and 

 aromatic. 



