This section is from the book "The Home Cyclopedia Of General Information", by Charles Morris. Also available from Amazon: Home Cyclopedia of Necessary Knowledge.
[AS.] A genus of trees bearing a succulent mass of fruit of a purplish-black color and fine aromatic flavor. The fruit is much esteemed for dessert, and a pleasant light wine and an excellent preserve are made of it. The leaves of the mulberry are used for feeding silkworms.

 
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