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Tomate (fraise.) Lieberapfel Erdbeere.

No. 1495. - This is a hardy annual plant common to the Southern States. They are prolific and will thrive in almost any kind of soil. The fruit has a juicy pulp, and when first tasted has a pleasant, strawberry-like flavor with a certain degree of sweetness and acidity combined. The after taste, however, is much less agreeable, being similar to that of the common Tomato. The fruit is served raw with the addition of lemon juice, and is also preserved like plums and stewed and served like cranberries. Sow and cultivate them the same as the common Tomatoes.

Purple Alkekengi

No. 1496.-The fruit is roundish and of a deep purple color, being more acidulous, less perfumed, and not as palatable. In its raw state it is a superior variety for preserving.

Scarlet Alkekengi

No. 1497. - The fruit is of a brilliant scarlet color at maturity. The plant is highly ornamental. The Fall and Common Yellow Alkekengi are similar to it, except in color.