1912 
capsicum annuum (Solanaceae) , 47010. Red Pepper. From Zamboanga, 
Philippine Islands. "I have raised a number of plants of this variety, 
all of which bore abundantly. The peppers are fine for seasoning; I 
tried them for seasoning sausages. Some which I gave away brought 
very favorable reports." (Mrs. D. B. Small ; JValdoeta, Ga., July 18, 
1923.) 
pyrus chinensis X COMMUNIS (Malaceae), 43444. Hybrid Pear. From 
the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. "I received one plant in 
1918. This year the tree is carrying several fruits, which are super- 
ior to those of Kieffer or LeConte in quality. So far the tree has 
been entirely free from blight, and is now strong and handsome." (John 
B. Wiggin, Holly Hill, S. C... July 12, 1923.) 
tamarix aphylla ' (Tamaricaceae) , 45952. Athel. . From northern 
Africa. "One of the most important importations made for this section 
of the country by the United States Department of Agriculture is the 
evergreen tamarix or athel tree. These hardy desert plants were brought 
from the valley of the Nile and are used for windbreaks as well as 
shade trees. 
"They have been extensively planted in the Coachella Valley during 
the past six years and are the most popular tree we have. They often 
make a growth of 12 feet during the first year, and in three years 
they make good-sized shade trees. 
"After getting started they will probably live longer without wa- 
ter than any other tree excepting the date palm. They are also found 
to be very well adapted to the San Joaquin Valley, the Imperial and 
Palo Verde Valleys, and Arizona, New Mexico and the other Southern 
States;" (Robert Barker, Indio, Calif., 1923.) 
