CAPSICUM 



THE Capsicum (Capsicum annuurri) is not largely culti- 

 vated in this country. Owing to our short seasons, it can 

 never be much of a favourite. The small varieties are 

 mostly grown for decora- 

 tion, but my note more 

 refers to their use as a 

 vegetable in a green 

 state ; and in the United 

 States and parts of the 

 continent the large kinds 

 are grown for that pur- 

 pose. There are a large 

 numberof varieties grown 

 in the countries named, 

 but it would serve no use- 

 ful purpose to enumerate 

 them. Some of the huge 

 growers more resemble 

 Tomatoes, as regards 

 size, than the ordinary 

 pepper. Some of the 

 kinds, again, are small 

 and more useful for 

 salads. Others, when 

 dried, are largely used to 

 flavour Pickles, and these 



are mostly small with a very pungent flavour. The 

 culture is simple if a glass protection can be given at 

 the start. Indeed, I would, to get the best results, 



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SPANISH MAMMOTH CAPSICUMS 

 (One-third natural size) 



