COMPOSITION OF FRUIT TREES 71 



The mulberry tree extracts 35 lbs. of mineral 

 matter from the soil. 



The percentage composition of the fruit is the 

 following : — 



Sugar 9-192 



Tartaric and malic acids. . . 1-860 



Albuminoids .... 0-394 



Pectin 2-031 



Ash 0-566 



Seeds and skins .... 0-905 



Pectose 0-345 



Moisture 84-707 



Mulberry trees " should be planted on grass, so 

 that the ripe fruit may fall without bruising or 

 becoming dirty." It is an excellent fruit for 

 dessert. 



The juice of the fruit was formerly included in 

 The British Pharmacopoeia. 



