CAPSICUM 
The Capsicum {Capsicum annuum) is not largely culti- 
vated in this country. Owing to our short seasons, it can 
never be much of a favourite. The small varieties are 
mostly grown for decora- 
tion, but my note more 
refers to their use as a 
vegetable in a green 
state ; and in the United 
States and parts of the 
continent the large kinds 
are grown for that pur- 
pose. There are a large 
numberof varieties grown 
in the countries named, 
but it would serve no use- 
ful purpose to enumerate 
them. Some of the huge 
growers more resemble 
Tomatoes, as regards 
size, than the ordinary 
pepper. Some of the 
kinds, again, are small 
and more useful for 
salads. Others, when 
dried, are largely used to 
flavour Pickles, and these 
are mostly small with a very pungent flavour. The 
culture is simple if a glass protection can be given at 
the start. Indeed, I would, to get the best results, 
15 
SPANISH mammoth CAPSICUMS 
(^One-third natural size) 
