VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES Ad KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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denee OKRA or GUMBO  Kimbomvo 
Hibiscus esculentus 
Okra is a desirable vegetable and can easily be grown even in the hottest summer 
weather. It can be prepared in different ways to suit the varied likes of the family. Plant 
seed at the same time and about the same spacing as corn. Harvesting at the young tender 
stage is quite important. Used extensively in canned soups, stews and mixed vegetables. 
NOTE: Height of plant where shown is of value only for general comparison and 
will vary greatly with soil moisture, fertility, climate and frequency of picking. 
OKRA TRIALS—Inset of pods, left to right: Dwarf Green Long Pod, Dwarf Green 
Short Pod, White Velvet (Louisiana) and Perkins Long Green. 
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CLEMSON SPINELESS HMC OAWIN 55 
Developed by the South Carolina Experiment Station. A fine canning, com- 
mercial and garden variety most impressive for its uniformity of plant and 
spineless feature. A Perkins Green Pod type, but pods a little thicker. All 
America Selection S. M. 1939. 
PLANT —4 to 4% feet tall; moderate foliage; very prolific. 
PODS —Develops to 9 inches long by 11% inches in diameter; straight ridged 
and tapered near tip; rich green and of good quality. 
DWARF GREEN SHORT POD or Dwarf Green Prolific HMC OAKEN 50 
Very early and productive. A vigorous grower which produces remarkably 
short, blocky pods. 
PLANT —2 to 2% feet in height, sturdy, hardy, and well branched. 
PODS —4 to 4% inches long, dark green, ridged, pointed, tender, and fleshy 
when young. 
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