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4. The Lima Beant — PlKueoliu Limensis. 



Of the Phaseolus Limensis there are three varieties cultivated 

 in the United States — the Green Lima, the "White Lima, and 

 the Carohna Sewee. The "White Lima is to be preferred. It 

 requires a strong, rich soil, and should not be planted till 

 settled, warm weather, as the seed is very liable to rot in the 

 ground if the weather be cool. 



Beans of all kinds can easily be preserved for winter use, 

 with very little loss of flavor. You have only to pick them iu 

 the same state as when for immediate use, and dry them thor- 

 oughly in the sun. You may have green beans aU the year 

 with very little trouble. 



5. The Pea-Kut — AracMs Rypogea. 

 This plant, known also as the pindar ground pea and ground 

 nut, is a legume bearing its seed under ground. It is cultivated 

 extensively in some of the Southern States as a field crop, but a 

 few hills may find place in the Southern garden. Make the 

 hills two and a half or three feet apart, and drop three or four 

 of the shelled seeds in each. Cover them two inches deep. 

 Thin the plants to two in a hill, and keep the ground free from 

 weeds. 



III.— THE CABBAGE FAMILY. 

 1. The Common Cabbage — Brassica Oleracea. 

 The cabbage (Fr. cJiou pomme) is one of the most ancient of 

 garden vegetables. It is mentioned by Pliny as being much 

 esteemed in his times. It was a favorite with the Romans, who 

 probably introduced it into England. Its varieties are almost 

 numberless. Of the common cabbage, the following are the 

 most desirable : Early York (very early, and of a delicate flavor), 

 Large Early York (a little later), Early Nonpareil, Early Vanack, 

 Early Dutch, Flat Dutch or Drumhead, and the Red Dutch. 

 The last-named is fit only for pickling. For two varieties we 

 should choose the Early York and the Drumhead. The Early 

 Dutch comes into use between these two. The Early Nonpa- 

 reil and the Early Vanack are a little later than the Early York, 



