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and kale; besides numerous other varieties unlit for table use— adapted 

 to the needs of animals. All contain a large percentage of nitrogenous 

 compounds as compared with other articles of food. They are a mental 

 and physical tonic, but unless eaten veTy fresh are difficult of digestion, 

 and have a very decided tendency to produce flatulence. 



The common bean is more nutritious than wheat. It is, however, a 

 rather coarse food and difficult of digestion. Wax and butter beans, when 

 cooked tender are wholesome and nutritious. The Dutch and Germans 

 recognize their virtues and preserve large quantities in salt for winter 

 and spring use. Peas are equally as nutritious and wholesome as beans. 

 Very few appreciate the value of dry peas in a puree. 



The watercress is a pungent stimulant with anti-scorbutic properties. 

 Nasturtium pods have similar attributes to the horseradish and water- 

 cress. The medicinal qualities of the radish stimulate, cleanse and tone 

 the system. Lettuce is especially healthful, because so easy of digestion. 

 Added to these are laxative and soporific qualities, which make it a valu- 

 able salad for nei'vous people. Okra has a soothing effect upon the system. 



Laxative properties are found in parsley. Spinach exerts a strong in- 

 fluence over the lungs and liver. Its seeds are often prescribed in the 

 Orient for inflammation of the liver and to relieve difficult breathing. 



riie purgative properties of the onion recommend its frequent use to 

 cleanse the general system. It especially promotes discharge from the 

 mucous membrane of the lungs and trachea. Horseradish is a good local 

 stimulant and a mental and physical tonic. Its frequent use will relieve 

 a tendency to dropsy, and it contains properties that are beneficial to 

 chronic rheumatism sufferers. 



Rhubarb is a most efficient stomachic. By its use the stomach is 

 strengthened and incited to healthy action. Its censorship over improper 

 diet is important and beneficial, inasmuch as its laxative qualities cleanse 

 the system of much effete matter.— Orange .Tudd Farmer. 



THE FORMING OF FRUIT BUDS. 



Often the question is asked, in what time of the year do such and such 

 trees and vines form fruit buds? 



Strawberries develop fruit buds in the fall for the next year's crop. 

 Raspberries, blackberries, grapes and almost all of what are called small 

 fruits form fruit buds in the spring. Apple trees and most all other 

 trees form fruit buds in the fall, mostly during the months of July, August 

 and September, owing to the season. In dry weather they will form buds 

 earlier and often change fruit buds when not fully developed into leaf 

 buds. Again, if trees get injured by rabbits, mice, borers, by too deep 

 plowing or by plowing too close to the trees, thus cutting the many roots, 

 etc., their growth is checked and their vitality injured, which causes 



