COMMON PLANTS AND THEIR USES.-Continued.

Cork is obtained from the bark.
Bark for dye and tannin.
Highly prized for its beauty.
Cabinet & furniture Most valuable of the family.
Furniture......[etc. Softer than the above.
Handles for tools, Many species, varying according to locality.
Cultivated largely in Louisiana. [commerce.
Dry green berries constitutes black pepper of
Dried, unripe berries are used for throat troubles.
Leaves are used: sanarcotic as much as is tobacco
Leaves used to feed silkworm in Germany.
Used largely as a delicate food for invalids.
[wood much used.
Some of the larger species furnish a light, fine
All these used for charcoal.

Tomato........
Red Pepper

Showing the limit of time beyond which the seeds named become useless for sowing.