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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



September, 1917 



Dreer's Reliable 



Spring-Blooming 



Bulbs 



DO not miss the joy of having a bed or border 

 of bulbs next Spring. Plant them this Fall 

 as early as you can and success is certain. 



We import the very highest grades of the finest 

 varieties and offer in our Autumn Catalogue splen- 

 did collections of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, 

 Crocus, Snowdrops, etc., etc. 



The Fall is also the time to set out Hardy 

 Perennial Plants, Vines, Shrubs, etc. Our Autumn 

 Catalogue also gives a complete list of seasonable 

 seeds, plants and bulbs for out-doors, window 

 garden and conservatory. 



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 Philadelphia, Pa. 



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Cold Weather 



Plants 



are the best to use where winters are 

 severe. Don't forget that plants which 

 have stood Vermont winters can stand 

 any cold climate where white folks are 

 willing to live. I grow and sell Trees, 

 Shrubs, Hardy Flowers of best sorts, 

 Wild Flowers, Orchids for outside 

 culture, Hardy Ferns, Lilies (mostly 

 fresh from the beds), Crocuses, Tulips, 

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Many of the 



Most Famous Lawns 



have been produced by the Lenox 

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 mixture of fine -leaved, dwarf- growing 

 grasses. We recommend sowing from 

 August 15th to September 15th. five 

 bushels to the acre, or for renovating old 

 lawns, one to two bushels. Per bushel of 

 20 lbs, $5.50; per single lb., 35c. We shall 

 be glad to make up special mixtures if de- 

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 difficulties you may experience in getting 

 the right turf for any purpose or place. 



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Old-Time Southern Recipes 



J. M. PATTERSON 



CONTINUING the recommendation made 

 ^ in last month's Garden Magazine (p. 26) 

 here are some convenient ways of handling 

 corn, beans, etc: 



Butter beans, black eyed peas, navy beans 

 and English garden peas can be left on the 

 vine to dry. After gathering, spread out on 

 paper in the attic to dry out thoroughly, 

 then shell and put in thick paper bags. As a 

 precaution against weevil pour a little bisul- 

 phide of carbon on the seed and close up the 

 bag. One ounce to one hundred pounds of 

 seed is the correct proportion. Bisulphide of 

 carbon does not impair the beans for food 

 or seed, but running them in the oven as is 

 sometimes recommended impairs the beans 

 for seed. Caution — Bisulphide of carbon 

 is inflammable and should not be used near a 

 light or fire. 



Snap Beans can be put in a strong brine 

 and are quite as good as those that are 

 canned — 



Snap Beans in Brine. Gather when tender and not too 

 large, string and break in half — scald in boiling water, and then 

 plunge in cold water immediately. Make a brine strong enough 

 to bear an egg — put snap beans in an earthen jar and fill up 

 with brine — let the beans be well under the brine — turn over 

 them a heavy plate to weight them down — cover over with 

 grape leaves and tie over top of jar a heavy piece of cotton cloth. 

 A few beans could be added daily if there are not enough beans 

 at one time to fill jar. but it is well to add a handful of salt each 

 time so the brine will be quite strong. To use, take out as 

 many beans as needed and soak over night, cook and serve. 



Corn packed in salt. Gather the corn when in good condition 

 to eat and prepare the same day — boil on the cob until the milk 

 ceases to flow, which is about ten minutes — cut the corn off the 

 cob being careful not to scrape the cob and get any of the husk — 

 and pack in stone jars in the following order: 



A layer of salt at the bottom half inch deep, then one of corn 

 two inches deep, another half inch salt, and so on until the jar 

 is nearly filled. Let the top layer of salt be double the depth 

 of the others and pour over all melted lard (not hot) or parafine. 

 Press upon this when nearly hard a thick white paper, cut to fit 

 the mouth of the jar. Keep in a cool place. To use, take out 

 of jar as many cupfuls as are needed, pressing the covering of 

 salt and lard carefully back into place. Soak corn over night 

 before using. 



Corn Put up in Brine. As late as possible in the fall prepare 

 tender roasting ears for winter use. Strip off the outer shuck, 

 leaving the inner, silky ones next to the grain. Have ready a 

 nice clean wooden firkin or tub, properly scalded and sunned. 

 Sprinkle salt over the bottom. Pack closely with, corn. Wash 

 a large flat rock and lay on the top when nearly full. Pour 

 strong brine over the corn, covering it well. The day before 

 using, strip off the shuck and silk, place in a bucket of cold water 

 (renewing the water once or twice) and let it stand until ready 

 to use. 



Two ears soaked thus and shaved into a pot of soup with 

 other vegetables will impart a delicious flavor. Boil on the ear 

 ten minutes and serve whole for dinner. 



Dried Corn. Boil corn on cob about twenty minutes. In 

 cutting it off be careful not to cut too close to cob. Spread on a 

 cotton cloth and put in sun each day until perfectly dry, taking 

 it in at night. When dry put in a cotton bag and hang in a dry 

 place. To use, take a tea cup full and soak in water all night 

 before using, and before serving boil it for five minutes. It is 

 not good for corn pudding. 



QUINCE HONEY 



This Quince Honey can easily be put in wide mouthed bottles 

 as can the cold Cucumber Catsup. 



Choose for this honey nice ripe quinces, pare, core and grate. 

 To a pint of the grated fruit allow three pounds of sugar and 

 a pint of water. Boil the sugar and water until it spins a 

 thread, add the grated quince and boil as thick as honey. Pour 

 into jars and seal hot. This is nice to serve with hot breads and 

 cakes in the winter. 



OLD-FASHIONED HOMINY 



Making hominy by the old method is so 

 much better than the new way but it requires 

 much patience. 



Two heaping tablepoonfuls of cooking soda 

 can be used in place of the home made lye 

 to bring this old time receipt down to modern 

 times. 



To Make Hominy. I qt. of dty white field corn. \ teacup of 

 home made lye. 



Wash the grains of corn thoroughly. Mix with the lye. 

 Put in a large kettle on the stove and cover well with water to 

 be under water two inches. Let boil until corn cracks. Take 

 off of stove and set aside to cool. Rub corn between the palms 

 of the hands to free the grains of the husks. Rinse in fresh 

 water. Cover thoroughly with water and put back on stove 

 and let come to a boil. This rids it of the lye and leaves hominy 

 white. Pour this water off and put on again with twice as much 

 water and cook slowly until done. 



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