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[paul simon <paul.simon@tcs.wap.org>]

	In the 60's, when I was attending Mich. State Univ., I told 
my mother to put a grape leaf in the quart jar of pickles. This kept 
them crisp for at least 6 to 9 months. They otherwise tended to get 
soft and soggy and were not very appealing. I think the head of the 
Hort. Dept. mentioned, although I am not sure after all this time. 
		Paul S.