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Vegetables, Insects Cleared From

Put plenty of cold water into a large pan, and add salt in the proportion of a large table-spoonful to two quarts of water. Lay the vegetables in this, stalk uppermost, and shake them occasionally. This will cause the insects, which hide between the leaves, to fall out and sink to the bottom of the pan. If liked, a small proportion of vinegar may be added to the water instead of salt, and this will answer the same purpose.