Eggleston

George Cary, an American author; brother of Edward; born in Vevay, Ind., Nov. 26, 1839. He has long been connected in an editorial capacity with one or another New York newspaper, including the “ World,” the ‘Evening Post,” and the ‘“ Commercial Advertiser.” Eggplant, an_ herbaceous plant, from 1 foot to 18 inches high, with large white or purplish flowers. The fruit is generally dark red or purple, and when boiled, stewed, or fried in slices is used as an article of food. It is cultivated in the United States, ete.,. and in Huropean hothouses. There are several species of eggplants.