The Busy Woman s Garden Book 



packing. If it is desired to can corn on the ear, 

 blanch, plunge into cold water and pack at once 

 in cans large enough to hold several ears. The 

 two quart economy jars are excellent for canning 

 corn on the ears. Whole corn is a little difficult 

 to pack economically, but it can be packed closely 

 if the jar is laid on the side when packing and 

 the corn slid in, the first row being put in butt 

 down and the second tip down. Add a table- 

 spoonful of sugar to each quart can and do not 

 fill more than one-third full with boiHng water. 

 When the can is filled with water the flavor of 

 the corn is impaired, and it is more or less water- 

 soaked. The big Stowell's Evergreen Corn is 

 beautiful when canned whole; indeed so fine is 

 its appearance that it is almost worth while to 

 can it just for its appearance on the shelves of 

 the fruit cupboard. Dipping the tops of the cans 

 in paraffin aids in preserving the contents. 

 When heating for use in winter, place in oven 

 instead of hot water as this will render it more 

 dry. 



Okra — Gather the pods while still tender, wipe 



