SC - Period Potatoes

[marilyn traber]

greetings to the list, 
I have seen this written on the lists many times now
> They began to be grown as a novelty in various European
>court gardens.
>
My question is this:  Were the potatoes that were grown as a court 
garden novelty more decorative than the modern varieties.  I have a hard 
time picturing modern potatoes and tomatoes decorating anything but a 
kitchen garden.  None of the nightshade family is anthing much to look 
at-all things considered.?
thanks!

Ivy~

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