VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ¢ KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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nee OKRA or GUMB O iahomne 
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: Perkins Dwarf Green Long Pod, 
Dwarf Green Short Pod, White Velvet (Louisiana) and 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. 4// 
America Selection S. M. 1939. 
PLANT —4 to 4% feet tall; moderate foliage; very prolific. 
PODS —Develop to 9 inches long by 1% inches in diameter; straight ridged 
and tapered near tip; rich green and of good quality. 
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