Cut the stems from 1 at okra and cut the pods into pieces 1/2 inch thick; add 1 pt tomatoes, and 1 cup corn cut from the cob, and cook until tender. Season with butter, salt and pepper. Another way is to take the small tender pods of okra, stem and wash, and while wet, roll in flour, sprinkle with salt and fry in hot fat. For a stew put the okra on with enough hot water to cover, and when well done, drain, and season to taste with pepper, salt, butter and vinegar.-[A. G., Mass.

Gumbo is made by taking equal quantities of young okra chopped fine, ripe tomatoes peeled and chopped, 1 or 2 onions, minced, a lump of butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 or 2 tablesp water if necessary, and stew until tender.- [Mrs. P. A. D., 111.

This is the way I prepare okra. To 1 qt okra add 1 qt tomatoes, 6 onions, 3 green peppers, and 3 or 4 slices of bacon. Boil until done, season with salt and pepper.- [P. J. S., Tex.