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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



may, he thinks, differ from the varieties of these species that have 

 been so long in cultivation. 



A collection by Miss Ola Powell of the remarkable pimientos 

 (Capsicum annuum) of southeastern Spain, which are so mild that 

 they can be eaten like apples, is represented by Nos. 54959 to 54962. 

 They are grown, dried, ground, and used for their characteristic 

 pimiento flavor and not for their peppery character. 



Mr. Rock has suggested Barringtonia asiatica, which forms exten- 

 sive beach forests on the Pacific islands, for use as a beach tree for 

 the sandy keys of Florida ; and Doctor Lyon, of Honolulu, has sent 

 in a quantity of the large pyramid-shaped seeds for trial (No. 

 54963). 



The interest in carob culture in southern California makes the in- 

 troduction by Sr. Liro Oritz of three varieties (Ceratonia sUiqua^ 

 Nos. 54964 to 54966) from Malaga of importance, as we do not yet 

 know which of the superior varieties from the Mediterranean region 

 is going to prove most productive in America. 



The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made 

 and the botanical nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels, and the de- 

 scriptive and botanical notes arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine, who 

 has had general supervision of the work. 



David Fairchild, 

 Agricultural Explorer in Charge, 



Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, 

 'Washington^ Z>. C,^ January 18^ 1923, 



