37735. PELARGONIUM 



ODORATISSIMUfvL Rose Gerani- 

 um, FromA.Mermier-Boyer,Chabet-el- 

 Ameur, Algeria. The fragrant leaves 

 of this plant supply an essential oil 

 indispensable to the perfumery in- 

 dustry. It is grown for this purpose in 

 France, Spain and Algiers. It is a 

 native of tropical Africa. 



36139. PERNETTYA MUCRO- 

 NATA. From Chile. Through Mr. 

 W. F. Wight. A small ericaceous ever- 

 green 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 AM ERICANA. 



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 

 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 con- 

 sistency of firm butter, and has a de- 

 cidedly nutty flavor which is most 

 delicious. 



