SCHINUS TEREBINTHI- 



FO L ! U S, Pepper "treCe Medium sized, 

 ornamental^ evergreen tree, native of 

 Brazil, with very striking foliage, 

 highly prized for avenue and lawn 

 planting in mild-wintered regions. 

 Similar to S. molle, but with stiffer 

 branches and leaves larger and darker 

 greeno 



76S8. SCHIZOCENTRON El- 

 EGANS. [Formerly HEERIA EL- 

 EGANS.] From Southern Mexico. 

 Through Dr. J.N.Rose. Creeping, vine- 

 like plant, forming a dense carpet and 

 rooting at the joints. Its reddish 

 branches, deep purple flowers and 

 small red berries, make it extremely 

 decorative. In well lighted green- 

 houses it forms a mat under the 

 benches. 



SESAMUM ORIENTALE. 



Sesame. Annual, 5 to 7 feet tall, pro- 

 ducing seeds rich in oil, extracted by 

 expression. This is mild, bland and 

 edible, as tasteless as olive oil, often 

 used to adulterate it. Seeds also used 

 in making an attractive confection 

 similar to, peanut brittle. Succeeds 

 well in semi-arid regions and appar- 

 ently well adapted for the southwest. 

 Pulverize soil before planting. 



