When Beans Are

Plentiful.

Hint for Islands Housekeepers.

Those who are interested in garden ing in the Islands and realise how dif ficult it is at times to procure seeds as often as required, will find the follow ing idea excellent: When you have a prolific crop of beans, try salting them down in glass preserving jars, with spring tops and rubber ring. They do not want any water, beyond the wetness of washed beans —this will make the salt melt.

Cut off the ends of the beans and place in a crockery bowl, sprinkle with common fine salt, and work them about, continuing this process till a brine is formed. Put them in the glass jars, press the beans down with your fingers, and pour over the self-made brine. See that they are completely covered by the brine before clamping down. They keep indefinitely.

When required for cooking, drain off the brine and wash well. Soak for several hours before cooking, and boil in the usual way. If too salty when cooking, change the water, —B.E.N.