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MUSTARD. 



Moutarde (Fr.), Senf (Ger.). Mostaza (Sp.) 

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

 poses, or pickling. The large-leaved or Curled has black seed, a distinct kind from the 

 Northern or European variety. The seed is raised in Louisiana. It makes very large 

 leaves; cultivated more and more every year. 



White or Yellow Seeded. \ Chinese very Large Cabbage Leaved. \ Large Leaved Curled. 



I,arge I,eaved Curled. The favorite 

 kind here, sown largely for, the market. 

 Leaves are pale green, large and curled or 

 scalloped on the edges. 



Chinese Very I^arge Cabbage 



Iyeaved. A European variety, with light 

 green very large leaves. It has not the 

 same taste as the large-leaved or the large 

 curled, but will stand longer before going 

 to seed. 



NASTURTIUM. 



Capucine (Fr.), Ixdianische Kresse (Ger.), Capuchina (Sp.) 



Tall. | Dwarf. 



Planted here only for ornament. (For description see List of Climbing Plants.) 



OKRA. 



Green Tall Growing. 

 Dwarf Green Prolific. 



White Velvet. 

 French Market Dwarf Prolific. 



This is a highly esteemed vegetable in the South, and no garden, whether small or 

 large, is without it. It is used in making "Gumbo,*' a dish the Crecles of Louisiana know 

 better how to prepare than any other nationality. It is also boiled in salt and water, and 

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



White Velvet Okra 



Tall Growing Okra. 



