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MUSTARD. 



MorxARDE (Fr.), Sexf (Ger.), Mostaza (Sp.) 

 White or Yeleow Seeded. 1 Largeleaved. 



i This is grown to quite an extent in the Southern States, and 



I is sown broad-cast during fall, winter and spring. It may be used 

 the same as Spinach, or boiled with meat as greens. The White 

 or Yellow Seeded is very little cultivated and is used chiefly for 

 medical purposes, or pickling. The Largeleaved or Curled has 



i black seed, a distinct kind from the Northern or European va- 

 riety. The seed is raised in Louisiana. It makes very large 



I leaves; cultivated more and more every year. 



NASTURTIUM. 



Capucixe (Fr.). Indiaxische Kresse (Ger.), Capuchixa (Sp.) 

 Tael. I Dwarf. 



Kot cultivated here, except for ornament. 



OKRA. 



Tael Growln-g. i Dwarf. 



This is a highly esteemed vegetable in the South, and no gar- 

 den, whether small or large, is without it> It is used in making 

 '• Gumbo,'' a dish the Creoles of Louisiana know how to prepare 

 better than any other people. It is also boiled in salt and water, 

 and served with vinegar as a salad, and is considered a very 

 wholesome dish. Should not be planted before the ground is 

 warm in spring, as the seeds are apt to rot. Sow in drills, which 

 ought to be two to three feet apart, and when up, thin out, and 

 leave one or two plants every twelve or fifteen inches. 





Tall GrowiDfj Okra. 



