CHAPTER XVII 



PEPPERS 



Americans who travel in European countries al- 

 ways speak of the appetizing flavor that those people 

 can' give to simple dishes. This is due to the use 

 of aromatic herbs and 

 plants, which are little 

 used as yet in America. 

 Among these, the sweet 

 pepper plays an impor- 

 tant part. The Italians 

 are especially fond of 

 peppers and have bred 

 varieties of unusual size 

 and quality. We should, 

 ourselves, learn the use 

 of the sweet pepper, 

 which grows easily in 

 almost any garden.' It 

 may be eaten raw in 

 salad, or stuffed and 

 baked. Large Bell or Bull Nose Pepper 



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