
          37735. PELARGONIUM
ODORATISSIMUfvl. Rose Geranium. 
From A.Mermier-Boyer, Chabet-eI-
Ameiir, Algeria. The fragrant leaves
of this plant supply an essential oil
indispensable to the perfumery 
industry. It is grown for this purpose in
France, Spain and Algiers. It is a
native of tropical Africa.

36139 PERNETTYA MUCRONATA.
From Chile. Through Mr.
W. F. Wight. A small ericaceous evergreen 
shrub with dark green foliage,
bearing white or pinkish flowers and
pink fruits, which make it a striking
plant for sheltered dooryards and
rockeries as far north as New York.
Many varieties, little known here, are
grown in Europe.

PERSEA AMERICANA,
Avocado. A small semi-tropical Am-
erican tree growing to about 25 feet,
bearing maroon or green pear-shaped
fruits from the size of a large orange
to that of a muskmelon. The skin is
thin and tender, and the seed large.
The greenish-yellow pulp, which is
chiefly used for salads, is of the 
consistency of firm butter, and has a 
decidedly nutty flavor which is most
delicious.
        