NIGHTSHADE FAMILY 



globular, dry berry which is exceedingly pungent and used as a 

 condiment. Leaves ovate, entire; flowers white. Has varied 

 into many garden forms. 



Solhnum melonghna var. esculentum is the common cultivated 

 species, which produces the fruit known as Egg-plant. It has 

 come to us from India. Several varieties are in cultivation. 



Jerusalem Cherry, SolAnum pseitdo-cdpsicum, is a shrubby 

 house plant from Madeira, cultivated for the ornamental bright- 

 red berries which are produced abundantly and which will remain 

 upon the branches of the tiny tree for months. The leaves are 

 oblong and entire, the small white, starry flowers soUtary or in 

 small lateral clusters. It has varied into several garden forms. 



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