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they should be gathered while yoimg and tender; 

 for when the pods grow older and harder, they are 

 tough and tasteless. 



We have been successful in growing the " dwarf" 

 Okra in New Jersey, and we consider it the best va- 

 riety to plant. 



The seed should be sown in May, in rows two and 

 a half feet between and one foot apart in the row. 

 "When the plants are well above the ground, hoe care- 

 fully, drawing the earth towards the plants, as with 

 Lima Beans. Okra will do best in mellow, rich 

 ground. The pods can be kept for Winter use, by 

 slicing them and tying them up like dried apples. 

 One ounce will be enough for family use. 



