Agriculture.
	The Avocado is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It is often called an alligator pear due to its shape and the color of its skin. The English word avocado is a corruption of the Spanish word aguacate, which itself was a corruption of the Aztec word ahuacatl ("testicle"). Cinnamon is a spice known for its pleasant, sweet taste and odor. It comes from the inner bark of branches of the cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), which is native to the tropical regions of Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and southwestern India. Dalmatian This easily recognizable breed is commonly associated with firemen because it has a natural ability to bond with horses. Owners of horse-drawn carriages began keeping dalmatians as guard dogs because of this natural bond, and this led to their association with firemen. Licorice is a perennial herb in the same family as peas and beans. Licorice roots contain a chemical called glycyrrhizin that is 30-50 times sweeter than sucrose, and it is for this chemical that the plant is grown commercially. Licorice root extract is used as a flavoring in a variety of foods and drinks, including candies. Arbor Day The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, with the state government offering prizes to the communities, civic groups and individuals who planted the most trees; over a million trees were planted on that one day. Sweet Potato One of the oldest vegetables known to man, the sweet potato is native to Central and South America, where it has been consumed for at least 10,000 years and cultivated for at least 5,000 years. Despite its name, the sweet potato is only very distantly related to the common potato. The Pomegranate is a decidous shrub that typically grows 12-16 feet high, but can reach heights of up to 30 feet. The fruit (technically a berry) is 2-1/2 to 5 inches in diameter and contains up to 600 seeds, each of which is encased in a pulp that varies from white to deep red or purple in color. Pumpkins are members of the cucumber and squash family. Pumpkins are grown on every continent except Australia, and all fifty of the United States. They are believed to have originated in Central America, with seeds from related plants found in Mexico dating back over 7000 years.