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GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. 



inclies m the row, in October, November, or December, 

 They like a dry soil, moderately rich, and a sheltered sit- 

 uation, to promote their growth during the winter. The 

 frost will not injure them. When two inches high, hoe 

 between and draw the earth about the stems of the plants. 

 Continue this during their growth. When the plants come 

 into bloom, take off two or three inches of the tops of the 

 stems, Avhich will increase the crop and hasten its maturity. 

 The crop should be gathered before they are fall grown, 

 while they are still tender and delicate. 



To Save Seed. — Allow a portion of the crop to remain 

 until ripe.' Thresh for use. 



Use. — ^The English use these beans while young and 

 tender, as we do green peas. They must be cooked very 

 young, and in the same manner ; or may be boiled with 

 bacon. 



Tea Mays — Indian Corn. 



Indian Corn is a native plant, found distributed in all 

 the milder climates of America at its discovery. It is of 

 more universal culture than any other plant on this conti- 

 nent, and can be made to produce more food per acre than 

 any other grain. 



The best garden varieties are the 



Extra Early — with short ears, small cob, and large 

 grains, which are of excellent flavor. It can be grown fit 

 for the table in six weeks from the time of planting. 



Eight-roued Sugar. — Ears of larger size, grow two or 

 more on a stalk, remain in a milky state, and fit for the 

 table a long time ; grains, when dry, are small and shriv- 

 elled ; of very sweet and excellent flavor when boiled. 



Old Colony Sweet. — A new variety, of the highest repu- 

 tation, I have not yet cultivated. 



StoweWs Evergreen Sweet Corn. — A twelve-rowed variety 



