Canned Plums

Wash 2 lbs plums, red, blue, yellow or green Gage. Prick them with a silver fork or a steel knitting needle (to keep the skins from breaking while boiling) and then put the plums whole into a thick, boiling syrup made by boiling together 1 lb sugar and 1 pt water. Boil the plums in this mixture about 8 or 10 minutes, or until tender. Seal while hot. Cherries may be canned in the same manner.-[K. A. D., N. D.

Spiced Plums

Wash and prick 1/2 gal plums, cover with water and boil 5 minutes, then pour off the water and add to the plums 3 lbs sugar, 1 pt vinegar and 1 teasp each ground cloves, allspice and cinnamon. Boil about 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Can and seal while hot.-[M. B., 111.