160 A HOME VEGETABLE-GARDEN 



the leaves. Cut all the fruit as soon as it is ready. 

 Gather it early and keep cool until time to get 

 dinner. Then steam and mash, tender shells, seeds 

 and all, and season with salt and pepper and 

 serve hot. Their own flavor is condiment enough. 

 Summer squash is very satisfactory canned. 

 When used the first winter, their fresh flavor is 

 retained. 



