24 MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERDS ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 



THE SOUTH AMERICAN "TOMATO TREE." 



(CYPHOMANDRA.) 



Solanum Betaceum. A fine ornamental tree or shrub, a native of South America, 

 which is now receiving a good deal of attention under the name of "The 

 Brazilian Melon-Fruit." This most valuable addition to our list of fruits is as 

 yet but little known in this country, a few people here and there having a speci- 

 men for ornament. When its value as a fruit is once fully appreciated, acres 



