ECONOMIC PLANTS WORTHY OF INTRODUCTION. 



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think it is worth while to mention two crops practically new to the 

 United States, the chick-pea or garbanzo (Oicer arietinum) and the 

 sesame (Sesamum orientate). 



THE CHICK-PEA AND THE SESAME. 



Chick-pea.— The chick-pea (fig. 9) is one of the most valuable 

 legumes grown in Palestine. It does not demand such careful prep- 



PiG 9.— Branch of plant of chick-pea iCiccr arietinum), showing pods and white flowers. 

 The variety with rose-colored flowers has black seeds, which are not so well liked as 

 those of the white-flowered variety. 



aration of the soil as sesame, and in good years it yields 12 bushels 

 to the acre. It sells for as much as wheat, and often for more. It is 

 therefore a remunerative crop and is excellently adapted for use as a 

 rotation crop before wheat. 



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