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HANDY INDEX
Abutilon 40
Abutilon Plants 50
Acroclinium 40
Adlumia 40
Ageratnnx 40
Ageratum Plants 59
Alfalfa 171
Alyssum 40
Alyssum Plants 59
Amaranthus 41
Amaryllis 54
Anise 32
Antirrhinum 41
Aquilegia 41
Arsenate of Lead 90
Asparagus fern seed. ... 41
Asparagus Roots 62
Asparagus Seed 5
Asters 41
Aster Plants 59
Avicol 88
Balloon Vine 42
Balm 32
Balsam 42
Balsam Apple 42
Balsam Pear 42
Barley 76
Basil 32
Baskets, Hanging 92
Keans, Bush 5, 6
Beans, Lima 8
Beans, Navy 79
Beans, Pole 7
Beans, Snap 5, 6
Beans, Soup 79
Beans, Soy 80, 81
Beans, Velvet 82, .83
Beans, Wax 6
Beets 9
Beets, Stock . . . : 10
Begonia Plants 59
Begonia Seed 42
Beilis 42
Blackeye Peas 79
Blackhead Remedy .... 88
Blue Grass 73
Bone Meal 84
Borage 32
Bordeaux 90
Eourbon Remedy 88
Broccoli 10
Brood Coop 85
Broom Corn 77
Browallia 42
Brussels Sprouts 12
Buckwheat 77
Bug Death 90
Bulbs, Flower 52- 58
Cabbage 11- 12
Cabbage Plants 62
Caladium 54
Calendula 42
Calendula Plants 59
California Poppy 45
Calliopsis 42
Canada Field Peas .... 85
Candytuft 42
Canker Special 87
Canna Roots 56- 57
Canna Seed 43
Cantaloupe 22- 25
Canterbury Bells 43
Caraway 32
Cardinal Climber 43
Carnation 43
Carpet Grass 78
Carrots 13
Castor Bean 49
Catnip 32
Cauliflower 10
Cauliflower Plants .... 62
Celeraic 12
Celery 10
Celery Plants ........ 62
Celosia 43
Centaur ea 43
Charcoal 84
Cherianthus 43
Chick Greasers 87
Chinese Woolflower ... 43
Cholera Remedy 88
Chrysanthemum Plant . . 59
Chrysanthemum Seed. 44
Clarkia 43
Cleome 44
Clovers 71- 72
Cobea Scandens 44
Coleus 44
Coleus Plants 59
Collards 13
Columbine 41
Copodust 90
Coreopsis 42
Coriander 32
Corn, Broom 77
Corn, Field 74- 75
Corn, Garden 14- 15
Corn, Kaffir 77
Corn, Pop 15
Corn Salad 13
Cosmos 44
Cotton 81
Cow Peas 83
Cow Peas, Edible 79
Coxcomb 43
Cress 13
Cucumbers 16- 17
Cut Worm Killer 90
Cypress Vine 44
Dahlia Roots 52- 53
Dahlia Seed 44
Daisy, Shasta 44
Dandelion 15
Datura 44
Delphinium 45
Dianthus 45
Dianthus Barbatus .... 50
Diarrhea Remedy 87
Digitalis 45
Dill 32
Don Sung 88
Dust Guns 91
Egg Plant 17
Egg Plant Plants 62
Egg Testers 85
Endive 17
Eschscholtzia 45
Feed Bios 86
Feed Coops 85
Feeders 81- 86
Feeder and Exerciser ... 85
Feeds, Poultry 84
Ferns 59
Fertilizers 84
Feverfew 45
Fish Oil Soap 90
Flower Boxes 92
Flower Bulbs 52- 58
Flower Plants 53- 61
Flower Pots 92
Flower Seed 38- 51
Forget-Me-Not 47
Fountain. Drinking . . 85- 86
Four o’clock 45
Fungicides 90
Gaillardia Seed 45
Gape Remedy 87
Geranium Plants 59
Geranium Seed 45
Gladioli 55
Godetia 45
Gourds 18
Gourds, Ornamental ... 45
Grasses 72- 73
Grass, Carpet 78
Grass, Lawn 4
Grass Mixtures 70
Grass, Ornamental 45
Hanging Baskets 92
Hay Mixtures 70
Head Lice Ointment. . 87
Heater 87
Helichrysum 45
Heliotrope 46
Hellebore 90
Herbs 32
Herds Grass 73
Hibiscus Seed 46
Hoes 91
Hollyhock Seed 46
Hoppers 85- 86
Hop Vine 46
Horse Raddish 62
Ice Plant 46
Insecticides 90
Iris 58-60
Irish Potatoes 82
Italian Rye Grass 73
Jerusalem Cherry 46
Kaffir Corn 77
Kerosene Emulsion .... 90
Kale 17
Kochia 46
Kohl Rabi 17
Lantana 46
Lantana Plants 59
Larkspur 46
Lathyrus 46
Lavender 32
Lawn Grass 4
Leek 18
Leg Bands 87
Lemon Verbena 59
Lettuce 18
Lettuce Plants 62
Lespedeza 72
Lice Liquid 88
Lice Powder 87
Limberneck Remedy ... 88
Lime Sulphur 90
Lobelia 46
Madeira Vine 54
Magic Weeders 91
Mangels 10
Marigold 47
Marjoram 32
Mash, Poultry 84
Meadow Fescue 72
Meat Scrap 84
Melons, Musk 22- 25
Melons, Water 19- 21
Mignonette 47
Millet 78
Mixtures Grass 70
Moonflower 47
Morning Glory 47
Mustard 26
Myosotis 47
Nasturtium 47
Nemesia 47
Nests, Metal 86
Nigella 47
Nicotine Dust 90
Nitrate of Soda 84
Noxicide 88
Oats 76
Oat Sprouters 86
Okra 27
Onion Seed 26
Onion Sets 26
Orchard Grass 73
Oxalis 54
Oyster Shell 84
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Pansy Plants 59
Pansy Seed 48
Parsley 27
Parsnip 27
Pasture Mixture 70
Peanuts 81
Peas, Cow 83
Peas, Cow, Edible 87
Peas, Garden 28- 29
Peonies 58
Peppers 30
Pepper Plants 62
Perennial Plants ...60- 61
Perennial Sweet Pea . . 46
Petunia 48
Petunia Plants 59
Phlox Seed 48
PlantMfe 84
Poppy Seed 48
Portulaca 48
Potato Dust 90
Potatoes, Irish 82
Potatoes, Sweet, Plant. . 62
Pots 92
Poultry Feeds 84
Poultry Laxative 88
Poultry Remedies . 87- 88
Poultry Supplies ... 85- 87
Poultry Tonic 88
Poultry Worm Remedy. 87
Primula 48
Pruners 91
Pruning Saw 91
Pruning Shears 91
Pumpkin 30
Punch 87
Pyrethrum 48
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Queen Annes Lace .... 49
Radish 31
Rape 78
Rhubarb Roots 62
Rhubarb Seed 32
Ricinus 49
Roup Pills 87
Rye Grass 72- 73
Sage 32
Salpiglossis 49
Salsify 32
Salvia Plants 69
Salvia Seed 49
Savo Boxes 92
Scabiosa 49
Scaly Leg Remedy .... 88
Scarlet Sage 49
Schizanthus 49
Seed Sowers 91
Shasta Daisy 38- 51
Slug Shot 90
Snapdragon 41
Sodium Fluoride 87
Sore Head Remedy .... 88
Sorghum 79
Soup Beans 79
Soy Beans 80
Spinach 32
Sprayers 88- 91
Spray Material 90
Squash S3
Standard Spray Pump . . 88
Stocks 49
Strawberry Plants .... 62
Succulenta 88
Sudan Grass 72
Sulfodust 90
Sulphur Candles 88
Sunflower Seed 79
Sweet Peas 51
Sweet Potato Plants ... 62
Sweet William 50
Swiss Chard 9
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Tall Meadow Oat 73
Teosinte 77
Thrip Juice 90
Thunbergia 60
Thyme 32
Timothy 73
Tithonia 49
Tobacco Extract 90
Tobacco Seed 63- 69
Tomatoes 34- 36
Tomato Plants . . . 62
Top Dresser 84
Trap Nest 85
Trowels 91
Tuberose 54
Turnip 37
Vegetable Plants 62
Velvet Beans 82
Verbena Plants 59
Verbena Seed 50
Vetch 75
Vinca Plants 59
Vinca Seed 60
Wallflower 43
Watermelon 19- 21
Weeders 91
Window Boxes 92
Zinnia 50
How I Would Select My Seed
If I Were a Farmer or Gardener
I would find a modern seedsman who was
honest enough to tell me that he did not
grow all of his seeds — a man who knew each
variety in his stock and where each kind
attained its most perfect type — a man whose
business experience was not only sufficient to
insure his knowledge of these facts but also
sufficient to insure his having established con-
nections for getting his seeds grown in these
ideal sections.
I would buy from a catalog that was neat
and modest in its appearance — free from
glaring headlines, worthless novelties, and im-
possible promises.
I would cross the continent to reach a
seedsman who gave prompt service, because
I could get my seeds quicker from him than
from a slow source nearer to me. And I
would be certain to buy from a man who
gives his personal attention to his business,
because I do not think that any business is
better than the man at the head of it.
For nearly sixty years, I have been a farm-
er and had to face the problems of making
the farm pay — of producing better crops. And
for nearly the same length of time I have
been a seedsman. Therefore, it is reasonable
that I should know the important things
about both professions.
If you will be guided by my ex-
perience, I am sure that you will
get good seeds — ‘ ‘ Seeds that Pro-
duce Better Crops.”
Sincerely yours,
President.
The Slate Seed Company.
South Boston, Virginia.
January 1, 1927.
Slate’s Planting Chart
and
TABLE OF CONDENSED INFORMATION ON GARDEN WORK
VEGETABLE
TIME TO
PLANT
HOW TO
PLANT
COVES SEED
INCHES
THIN OB
TRANSPLANT
MATUBK
IN WEEKS
SEED FOR
100 FT. ROW
ASPARAGUS i
Jan. -March
Cold Frame
One inch.
Twenty-four inches.
104
2 Pkts.
BUSH BEANS
Mar. -May
Drills 18 to 36
Two inches
Three to four
inches.
6 to 7
1 lb.
POLE BEANS
Mar. -May
Hills 2 feet
apart.
Two inches
Three to hill
7 to 8
Vi lb.
LIMA BEANS
Mar.-May |
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart
Two inches
Six inches.
7 to 9
1 lb.
BEETS
Jan. -March
June-July
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One inch.
Four inches.
6 to 8
1 oz.
BROCCOLI
June-July |
Cold frame and
transplant
One-half inch
Fifteen inches.
8 to 12
2 pkts.
BRUS. SPROUTS
Jan. -March
June- July
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch
Fifteen inches.
8 to 12
2 pkts.
CABBAGE
Jan. -March
June-July (
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch
Fifteen inches.
8 to 12
2 pkts.
CANTALOUPE
May-June
Hills 4 feet
apart.
One inch.
Three to hill.
8 to 12
1 oz.
CARROTS
Jan. -March
June-July
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One inch.
Four inches.
8 to 10
1 oz.
CAULIFLOWER
Jan. -March
June-July
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch.
Twelve inches.
8 to 12
2 pkts.
CELERAIC. — _
May-June
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
Three inches.
16 to 20
1 OZ.
CELERY -
May-June
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch.
Six inches.
16 to 20
2 pkts.
CORN —
March-May
Drills 24 to 40
inches apart.
Two inches
Twenty-four
inches.
7 to 12
Vi lb.
CORN SALAD
Jan. -March
June-July
Drills 12 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
Two inches.
3 to 6
1 oz.
CRESS
Jan. -March
March-May
Corner of
garden.
One-fourth inch
Don’t thin.
6 to 8
1 OZ.
CUCUMBER... ...
March-May
June-July
Hills 4 feet
apart.
One inch.
Three to hill.
10 to 12
1 oz.
EGG PLANT
May-June
Cold frame and
| transplant.
One-half inch.
Thirty inches.
10 to 12
1 pkt.
ENDIVE
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Drills 12 to 36
| inches apart.
One-half inch.
Six inches.
3 to 6
1 oz.
KALE
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
18 inches.
4 to 8
1 oz.
KOHL RABI
Jan. -March
Drills 12 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
Four inches.
3 to 6
1 OZ.
LEEK
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Drills 12 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
Three inches.
10 to 12
2 ozs.
LETTUCE
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch.
Ten inches.
4 to 8
1 OZ.
MUSKMELON...
. March-May
Hills 4 feet
apart.
One inch.
Three to hill.
10 to 12
1 oz.
MUSTARD
Any time
Drills or
broadcast.
One-half inch.
Don’t thin.
3 to 6
1 oz.
OKRA.
March-May
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One inch.
Eighteen inches.
8 to 10
2 ozs.
ONION
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Cold frame and
transplant.
One-half inch.
Three inches.
12 to 16
1 oz.
PARSLEY
Jan. -March
Corner of
warden.
One-half inch.
Don’t thin.
8 to 12
1 oz.
PARSNIP
Jan. -March
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
Three inches.
8 to 12
1 oz.
PEAS
Jan. -March
Sept. -Oct.
Drills 18 to 36
inches apart.
Two inches.
Don’t thin.
8 to 12
1 lb.
PEPPER
May-June
Hot bed and
transplant.
One-half inch
;
Fifteen inches.
12 to 16
2 pkts.
PUMPKIN
March-May
Hills 6 feet
apart.
One inch.
1 Three to hill.
12 to 16
2 ozs.
RADISH.
Jan. -March
Drills 12 to 36
inches apart.
One-half inch.
| Two inches.
4 to 6
2 ozs.
SPINACH.
Jan. -March
August-Sept.
Drills 12 to 36
inches apart.
One inch.
Four inches.
6 to 8
2 ozs.
SQUASH
March-May
Hills 4 feet
apart.
One inch.
Three to hill.
8 to 12
1 oz.
TOMATOES
Jan. -March
May-June
Hot bed and
transplant.
One-half inch.
1
Thirty inches.
12 to 16
1 pkt.
TURNIP
Jan. -March
June-July
Drills or
broadcast.
One-half inch.
Four inches.
8 to 12
1 oz.
WATERMELON. ._
March-Mar
Hills 6 feet
apart.
One inch.
Three to hill.
12 to 16
i 2 ozs.
Clive S. Motley, of Lone Oak, Va.,
is an enterprising young farmer who has
established a good record for some of
Slate’s Seeds. He writes us that from
two pounds of Kentucky Wonder bean
seed, costing him 30c lb., he gathered
eleven bushels of nice snaps which sold
for three dollars per bushel. He says:
“I am proud that my father is a farmer
and I expect to own a farm myself when
I become a man.” And we will just
bet that when he gets his farm, he will
60w Slate’s Seeds.
“I wrote to tell you that I bought my English Peas from you
during the winter. They were Slate’s Extra Early. I sowed them
in February and we have had little rain here during the spring
hardly enough to moisten the earth. I have been gardening for the
past thirty years and have been very successful, but these are the
finest peas I have ever seen. I have always been pleased with your
seed.” This is written to us by Mrs. j/ H. Ward, of Meherrin. ^ a!
This is little Miss Nfclson holding
a bunch of onions grown from Slate’s
sets. Her mother, Mrs. A. H. Nel-
son, Nelson, Va., writes: ‘‘I want to
teil you how very much we like
Slate’s Seeds. They are all as
represented, or better. We have used
them for years.”
We advised Mr. Geo. R. Martin,
of Peters Creek, Va., to sow one of
our hay and pasture mixtures on
some of his land and this is what
he has to say about it. “The mix-
ture for pasture you advised me to
use on some thin upland has paid
me a hundred fold for what money
I spent. The hay I grew from it was
fine and our demonstration agent said
it was the best he had ever seen
grow in Virginia.”
Reginald Giles and his horse Dan are
holding a serious consultation regarding
the merits of various brands of seeds
and we are inclined to think that
Slate’s will be the choice of these two
farmers, because Reginald’s mother, Mrs.
Leola Giles, of Chatham, Va., ordered
some flowers from us and wrote: “I had
the most gorgeous beds of Candytuft,
Phlox, Stocks, Verbena, Petunias, Pansy,
Marigold, Zinnias, Cosmos, Wallflowers,
Balsam, and others too numerous to men-
tion— all for SI. 00. When I want good
seeds and bulbs I send to you for
them.”
“Last year I ordered your tobacco seed No. 3018, Improved White
Burley, and beyond a doubt I raised the finest crop of tobacco
within thirty miles of; me, in. spite of the drought, which was the
worst in fifty years.” So writes Mr. Frank W. Pitts, of Jonesboro,
Tenn.
“1 received my order all O. K. Everything was all right and
just what I wanted. I thank you for the prompt shipment. I never
had an order filled as quick as that one.” Ellis Teague, Winston-
Salem, N. C.
“I live within a mile of Durham and could get my seed there
but I have so much faith in your seed that I never like to get
even a 5c packet from anywhere but from you. I have never failed
when I use Slate’s Seed and I do thank you for your promptness in
sending them.” You can tell from the above that Mrs. J. N.
O'Briant, of Durham, N. C., is a good customer of ours.
“I used your Extra Early Perfection Tomatoes last year and they
were the nicest I ever saw. I am using them again. I had the very
earliest tomatoes and they lasted until Christmas off of the same
vines. They were gathered and put in the cellar in the fall and the
less mature ones used for pickles.” Mrs. A. Graves Thompson, of
Re.dsville, N. C., bears out our statement that we offer novelties
of merit.
This happy scene is due to
Slate’s Seeds, because the big
Rattlesnake watermelon was
grown from them and without
the watermelon the three chil-
dren would not be smiling.
They are the children of Mrs.
I. E. Davis, of Statesville, N.
C., who writes us: “I am high-
ly pleased with your garden
and flower seeds.”
“I have used your seed in North Carolina and Georgia. Now I am
transferred to Florida to run a farm here, so I am coming back
to you for seed. Your seed have never failed to give satisfaction.
That is why I want them.” So writes Mr. A. B. Myers, Morgan
Farms, Malabar, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Berger,
and baby Berger, are all
boosters for Slate’s Seeds.
They live at Gretna, Va., and
Mr. Berger writes us under
date of August 29, 1925: “I
have had such wonderful suc-
cess with all of the seeds I
have ordered from you, that
I feel that I want to tell you
about it and how much your
catalog means to us with its
charts and planting sugges-
tions. Your information has
enabled us to grow success-
fully many things I had nev-
er dared try before. I value
your firm and catalog as a
personal friend.”
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
SLATE’S LAWN MIXTURES
Our lawn mixtures are made for a purpose and not for a price. They differ from most mixtures of
this kind in two very essential points. First, they contain absolutely no filler of any kind. Only
clean solid seed are used in them. Second, we tell you below just what grasses are used in these
mixtures and how much of each. Such mixtures, whether used for the small yard, the large lawn, golf
course, tennis court, park, cemetery, or any other place where an ornamental sod is wanted will give
satisfaction if it be possible for good seed to give it. To make a good lawn requires no little labor,
but by all means do the work thoroughly. Land half prepared will never pay for the trouble. Break
the soil deep and pulverize thoroughly some weeks before seeding time. Harrow constantly until the
top soil is powdery fine. Apply ground limestone at the rate of one ton per acre and harrow into the
soil. Then use a high grade commercial fertilizer or bone meal at the rate of one thousand pounds
per acre. In sowing the seed divide them into two lots, sow one lengthwise the lawn and then the other
half across this. Thus vacant spots are avoided. Sow at the rate of 100 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. to every
225 sq. ft. After seeding rake the soil or cover with a light harrow and then roll. Spring sowings
may be made from February until April 15th. Fall from August 1st to October 15th.
2040— SLATE’S PERFECTION MIXTURE.— We
offer this to the most exacting trade for the finest
of ornamental lawns. In it we have put the most
beautiful of the grasses and the best seed obtain-
able. It contains 75% high grade Blue Grass; 5%
Fine Leaved Fescue; 5% Creeping Bent Grass; and
15% clean herds grass. This mixture may be used
on any clay or loam soil in either shade or sun, and
will give a sod of the greatest beauty and still one
that will last for years if properly cared for. We
honestly believe this to be the finest lawn mixture
obtainable regardless of price.
Lb. 50c, 5 lbs. $2.25, 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid . 100
lbs. $35.00, by express.
2036— SLATE’S SPECIAL SHADE MIXTURE.—
This mixture is designed to make a sod under dense
shade where other lawn mixtures do not thrive. It
is to be remembered, however, that any place that
is densely shaded will require especial care in the
preparation and more fertilizer and water for the
up-keep. This mixture is composed of 5% Creeping
Bent grass; 25% Meadow Fescue; 25% Clean Herds
grass; 5% White Clover, and 40% Blue Grass.
Lb. 50c, 5 lbs. $2.25, 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 100
lbs. $33.00, by express.
2037— SANDY SOIL MIXTURE.— For the costal
section where lawns are. composed of only light
sandy soil this is the mixture to use. In preparing
the formula we have tried to use those grasses that
will make a permanent sod. Composed of 30%
Perennial Rye Grass, 20% Carpet Grass, 25% Herds
Grass; 25% Bermuda Grass.
Lb. 55c, 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 100
lbs. $32.50, by express.
2039— CEMETERY MIXTURE.— Where constant
care is given the cemetery, we advise using our
Perfection Mixture, and for the sandy soil section
our mixture for this kind of soil. But for the aver-
age cemetery where the best of care is not given
and the grass must often go weeks without cutting
and water, we advise this mixture for clay or loam
soils. Composed of 50% Blue Grass, 20% Herds
Grass, 5% White Clover, and 25% Meadow Fescue.
Lb. 40e, 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.00, postpaid. 100
lbs. $25.00, by express.
2041— SLATE’S UTILITY MIXTURE.— For the
big lawns of the farm, the golf course, tennis courts,
parks or other large places where absolute per-
fection is not essential, we have designed a cheaper
mixture than our Perfection. Composed of 30%
Blue Grass, 20% Herds Grass, 5% White Clover;
30% Meadow Fescue; 15% Perennial Rye Grass.
Lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.00, postpaid. 100
lbs. $23.00, by express.
Nothing is so good as what comes out of your own garden
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Palmetto Asparagus
Asparagus
102 — PALMETTO. — Permanent Asparagus beds
may be started from seed. A little more time is re-
quired but this is amply repaid in the bed after
once started. Sow seed in well prepared and very
rich bed early in the spring. Eows should be twelve
inches apart and plants thinned to two inches apart
in the row. Cultivate frequently during the sum-
mer and in the fall transplant to the permanent bed.
We consider the Palmetto the most desirable sort
for the home garden.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, i/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid.
Bush Beans
Beans should always be planted on medium rich
soils only. Very rich land makes a rank growth of
vine and but few pods. Plant after danger of frost
is past in rows 2 to 21/4 feet apart, covering seed
two inches deep. Later thin plants to stand four
inches apart in the row. Give frequent shallow
cultivation, but never cultivate while the vines are
wet with dew, else rust will appear. The garden
bean is one of the most useful of vegetables and is
generally seen in every garden. It is a vegetable
that occupies the land for but a short time and can
be worked with other crops. To have good tender
beans all summer, make a planting every three
weeks.
1— EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. — A very
hardy bean, especially desirable for the first plant-
ing. The vines grow erect to a medium height and
have dark green foliage. Produces in six weeks
pods of medium length, fleshy and curving. When
used young the pods are very tender. Seed deep
red splotched with lighter shades.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
2 — PULL MEASURE. — This is a good producing
old variety that makes one of the best home garden
beans to be found. The pods are about six inches
long, round, fleshy, and stringless. Matures in
about six weeks.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 20c, lb. 35e, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
3 — BOUNTIFUL. — Vines vigorous and upright,
with large smooth leaves of a light green. Pods
from five to six inches long, very large, and flat.
Seed of medium size and solid yellow color. One
of the very best of th^ early beans.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
4— LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS.— One of the
first beans to come in and a good sort for early use.
Foliage light green and upright. Pods long and
flat. Will mature in six weeks from planting.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
5— GIANT STRINGLESS GREENPOD.— An ex-
cellent main crop bean with very long slender pods.
Vines vigorous and very productive. Pods long,
slender, round, and almost straight. Remarkably
free from strings. Seed small, long, and of a brown-
ish color. Matures in about seven weeks and makes
one of the best beans for canning.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
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6— STRINGLESS GREENPOD.— The most
tender and delicious bean ever introduced
and no garden is complete without it. The
vines make a good growth of dark green
foliage and bear a heavy crop of rather large
pods of medium length and slightly curved.
It produces in about six weeks and may be
^ used for either early or late planting. The
X pods are noted for their tenderness and free-
k dom from strings and will win favor in the
y eyes of any housewife. The pods will remain
\ upon the vines and retain their good quality
longer than those of any other sort. "We
recommend that you plant this bean at in-
tervals of 20 days in. order that a succession
of delicious tender pods may be available for
the table during the entire season.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25,
postpaid. 15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by
express.
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Stringless Greenpod
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8— REFUGEE OR 1000 TO 1.— One of the best of
all canning beans. It is rather late, maturing its
pods in about seven weeks, but the pods are very-
tender and fleshy. Vines vigorous and productive.
Pods of medium length, round, very thick and
tender. Seed rather long, small, and blotched with
black and purple shades.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
9— TENNESSEE GREENPOD. — In Southwest
Virginia this bean is known as the Franklin County
and is extremely popular both for canning and home
use. The vines are rather large and inclined to
throw small runners. The foliage is dark green and
crumpled. Pods from five to seven inches long, flat,
of irregular shape, and rank with the best of snaps.
Seed rather large, kidney shape, and of a dull
broAvn color.
Pkt. 10c, *4 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
10— SLATE’S BLACK VALENTINE.— This is a
standard bean with the market growers and one of
the best of its kind owing to its ability to stand
shipping. We cannot recommend it very highly for
the home garden, however. Seed solid black color,
rather small, long, and round. Vines very hardy
and withstand cold weather better than any. Pods
about five inches long, slightly curved, round, and
of good quality when young.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
11— DWARF HORTICULTURAL.— Also known
as Boston Market, and a most popular sort in some
sections. It can be used when young as a snap bean
and later makes the best of green shelled beans.
Vines vigorous and productive, with light green
foliage. Pods about five inches long, very thick,
and filled with large beans in the later stages of
growth. Seeds large, oval, and of a cream color,
blotched red.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
Brittle Wax Bean
7 — LONGFELLOW. — This bean is often
used by market growers, but is especially
adapted to the home garden, where tenderness
is the first consideration. The pods are very
long, slender, round and stringless. It is a ro-
bust grower and bears an enormous crop in
six weeks. Its vigorous habit of growth, large
yield, and tender pods should appeal to every
gardener.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25,
postpaid. 15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by
express.
Yellow Pod or Wax Varieties
15— DAVIS WHITE WAX.— One of the best of
the wax beans for the home garden. Its pure white
seed and clean yellow pod make it well fitted for
the home garden. Vines more prolific than those
of most wax beans and of vigorous habit. Pods
about five inches long, thick, almost straight, round,
and of a clean waxy color. Matures in about
seven weeks.
Pkt. 10c, x/2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $19.00, by express.
16— CURRIES RUST PROOF WAX.— One of the
best of market varieties and a good one for the
home garden. Vines make a healthy growth and
yield a big crop of pods which ripen uniformly.
The pods are about six inches long, flat, and tender.
Seed rather large, flattened, and of a purplish black
color.
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.35, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $19.00, by express.
17 — BRITTLE WAX. — A most desirable wax bean
for canning. It matures as early as most wax sorts
and will retain its tender qualities much longer
than the average. The vines are vigoruos and up-
right, bearing an abundance of long, slightly curved
pods. The pods are very tender, stringless, and of
a clean yellow color. Seed white with dark mark-
ings around the eye. For the home garden, we can
highly recommend Brittle Wax.
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $22.00, by express.
Vegetables for good health and your own garden for good vegetables
Kentucky Wonder
^ 20— KENTUCKY WONDER— .In this variety ^
we offer not a new sort, but one of the oldest y
in cultivation. In spite of its age, it is still ^
considered one of the most desirable for the r)
home garden. No other bean can compare
with the Kentucky Wonder in yield and f)
quality. The pods are very long, often meas-
uring twelve inches; slender, flat and string- fi
less. The seed is small, long, and of a ^
brownish color. It is one of the earliest pole J\
beans in cultivation, but its earliness does not (L
injure its quality in any respect. For a heavy \
yielding, stringless snap, none of the newer y
sorts can approach this one. n
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, V
postpaid. 15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by ^
express. fj
23— HORTICULTURAL POLE.— Also known as
October bean. It is one of the best for shell beans.
The pods are short, very thick, and crowded with
large, almost round seed. Seed thick, almost round,
and blotched with red and lighter shades.
Pkt. 10c, Yt lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
24— NANCY DAVIS.— Or Striped Creaseback.
This is one of the best running snaps that we list.
Slightly later than Ky. Wonder, but bears excellent
stringless snaps that are round and tender.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $19.00, by express.
26— GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.— For those who
like a wax snap nothing better can be had. It is a
very large tender snap, growing much like the Ky.
Wonder. The pods are large, flat and of a clear
wax color. One of the most productive of the wax
beans.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
Pole or Cornfield Beans
Pole beans are far more productive than the bush
sorts and can be grown with just as little trouble.
The city gardener need not have poles for them to
run on, but may plant with corn, sunflowers, or
along a fence line. Plant two seed to each stalk
and cover about three inches. If planted to them-
selves, lay off rows three to four feet apart, and
hills two feet apart in these rows. Plant six to
eight seed in each hill and give support soon after
they come above the ground. The pole bea-ns are
slightly more susceptible to cold and should not be
planted quite so early as the bush.
21— WHITE CREASEBACK.— A popular old gar-
den favorite that has the advantage of white seed.
This makes it possible to use the green snaps as long
as needed and then save the dry beans for winter
use. Very early, with long, round, straight pods
which are unusually tender and stringless. Seed
small, long, round, and pure white.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
22— CORN HILL OR CUT SHORT.— A good va-
riety for either snaps or shell beans. The pods are
rather short, fat, slightly curved, and filled with
medium size beans of a rounded but irregular shape.
Seed blotched with red and lighter shades. Later in
maturing than most pole beans and for this reason
desirable for planting in corn.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
25— WHITE SEEDED KENTUCKY WONDER. —
Or Burger’s Stringless Greenpod. A most popular
bean in the South. The seed are white, which gives
it additional value as a dry bean, and it has the
producing qualities of the Kentucky Wonder. Pods
very long, almost entirely stringless, and of a light
green color. Seed medium size, rather long, and
white.
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
Golden Cluster Wax
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Lima Beans
Lima or Butter Beans form a most important part
of the summer diet. The delicious beans are to be
had from June until frost, and the dry beans may
be stored for winter. Few garden crops last so
long as the Lima Bean, and for this reason it is
well adapted to the small gardens. All Lima Beans
are sensitive to cold and should not be planted until
warm weather comes. Plant in rows thirty to
thirty-six inches apart covering the seed two inches
deep. - Thin to fifteen inches apart in the row.
Cultivation should be givdn frequently and thor-
oughly, because grass and weeds make inferior
beans.
39— BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH.— This is a
great improvement over the old Burpee ’s Bush. It
has the same large bean as the old variety but is
thicker and more mealy. It is a little earlier, makes
better growth of vine ,and is more productive. It
has taken an important place among the large limas
and will be found a decided improvement over most
of this class. When green the beans are the largest
of any bush variety and have a delightful mealy
flavor.
Pkt. 10c, V2 lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $24.00, by express.
32— WILSON BUSH.— A new variety of the
large type which shows great improvements
over anything previously known. The beans
are very large and possess that mealy flavor
of all big limas. The vines are vigorous and
the most productive of any. Pods very large,
long, and well filled with the fine beans. It
is the best yielding big lima and the earliest.
We believe that our customers will be highly
pleased with this introduction.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25e, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $1.75,
postpaid. 15 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $24.00, by
express.
• Wilson Bush Lima Bean
Prolific Bush Lima
30— PROLIFIC BUSH.— One of the best of ?
the small early limas. This and the Sieva '
Pole are often called butter beans on account f
of their rich flavor. Vines grow from 12 to K
18 inches tall and bear from mid-summer f
until frost. Pods of medium size, clean, and (
well filled with small beans. Seed small and f
pure white. (J
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, f
postpaid. 15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $17.00, by ^
express. t
31 — FORDHOOK BUSH. — This is a large potato
lima which has become very popular in the south.
It is an excellent sort for either home or market.
The pods are rather long and filled with enormous
thick mealy beans. It produces well and is in great
demand on northern markets.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $2.00, postpaid.
15 lbs. $5.25, 100 lbs. $24.00, by express.
35— EARLY LEVIATHAN POLE.— The earliest
of the large pole limas and one of the most pro-
ductive. For market or home growers it will be a
most profitable sort for the first planting. Seed very
large and flat.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $22.00, by express.
34— SIEVA or CAROLINA POLE.— The popular
and prolific butterbean in a pole variety. This will
yield longer than any lima known to us and one
planting will last the entire summer. Beans small
and produced in great abundance.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
36— CHALLENGER POLE.— A most desirable
bean for either home. or market. It is similar to
the Fordhook bush and one of the thick potato
limas. It is more productive than the Fordhook.
Pkt. 10c, y> lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid.
15 lbs. $4.40, 100 lbs. $25.00, by express.
A dollar invested in good seed pays many times the legal rate of interest
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Slate’s Extra Early Red Ball
103— SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY RED BALL.
— In our trials we have found this to be the
earliest of all beets, maturing edible roots
some two weeks ahead 6f the Extra Early
Egyptian. When young it is of medium size,
but if left in the ground will grow until it
measures six inches or more in diameter. The
roots are smooth, have a deep red skin, is
turnip shape, with deep red flesh of excellent
quality. Particular gardeners will find their
every requirement in this new introduction.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 14' lb. 60c, lb. $1.50, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $10.00, by express.
107 — DETROIT DARK RED.— Many growers use
this for a forcing and early garden beet. It is not
quite so early, as the Extra Early, Red Ball, but in
all other respects is a good sort. Tops short and
erect, being colored with red. Roots of medium
size, globe shape, deep red smooth skin, and flesh
of bright red and excellent quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.10, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
109— CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN.— One of the best
main crop beets and is used more than any other
sort for fall planting. It matures just a little later
than the Extra Early Red Ball, is of turnip shape,
with deep red skin, and crisp tender flesh of a deep
crimson color. Makes one of the best sorts for
storing for winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
110— LONG SMOOTH BLOOD.— For those who
prefer a long beet, nothing better can be had. This
one is noted for its smooth skin, freedom from side
rootlets, and bright red flesh which is considered by
some to be far superior to that of the globe shape
varieties. Excellent for pickles.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, !4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
Table Beets
The beet is a hardy vegetable and can be planted
just as soon as heavy frosts are over. Or the seed
may be started in the cold frame about four weeks
before the plants are to be set out. Sow in shallow
drills two feet apart and cover seed about one inch
deep. Later thin plants to four inches apart and
give frequent shallow cultivation. For the fall gar-
den sow Extra Early Red Ball, Improved Early
Blood Turnip, or Crosby’s Egyptian in June. In the
South, these roots may be left in the open ground
all winter and lifted as needed. In the North, they
should have some protection or be stored in a root
cellar
104— EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TUR-
NIP.— This variety is especially adapted to forcing
or for early garden use. It has a small top, a deep
red root, smooth, and grows to a normal size of
about three inches in diameter. The roots are
slightly flattened on top and bottom and have a
deep red flesh with lighter shades.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, J4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
111.— WANZLEBEN SUGAR.— This is a standard
sugar variety and may be grown for its sugar or for
stock feeding. The high sugar content makes it
excellent feed for : stock. Roots of medium size,
long, with broad shoulder, tapering to pointed root.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
105— SLATE’S IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD
TURNIP. — This is an excellent sort for sec-
ond early or main crop. It matures a little
later than the Extra Early Red Ball and
Egyptian, but in other respects is one of the
best beets to be had. The roots are of medium
size, turnip shape, smooth red skin, and crisp
tender flesh of deep red.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $7.50, by express.
Slate’s Imp. Early Blood Turnip Beet
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Cauliflower
This vegetable belongs to the cabbage family and
may be grown in practically the same manner. It is
more sensitive to cold and dry weather, however,
and should be set not quite so early in the spring
and in a moist cool situation. Tie up heads when
they form so that light will be excluded and they
will blanch.
150— EARLY SNOWBALL.— One of the earliest
and easiest varieties to grow. Can be used for both
early and late planting. And will mature solid
heads of medium size that blanch easily.
Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.50, % lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Broccoli
120— SAINT VALENTINE.— The Broccoli is a
winter cauliflower, and when grown in cool weather
will make a much better yield than cauliflower.
Cultivate like cauliflower and it will make a good
yield of small heads suitable for cooking or pickling.
Pkt. 20e, oz. $1.40, *4 lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Swiss Chard
112— LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD.— This is one
of the finest of vegetables. The large ribs are
cooked and .served like asparagus tips, while the
other portions of the leaf makes excellent greens.
It will remain in the garden through most of the
winter and prove a valuable addition.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid.
Stock Beets
Stock Beets or Mangels should be grown on every
farm where cattle are raised. They make the best
of feed for cows and yield an enormous tonnage per
acre. The soil should be very rich and well prepared.
Open shallow rows two to three feet apart and drill
the seed. Cover one inch and thin plants to stand
eight inches apart. Give frequent cultivations with
light harrow. Seed may be put in at any time be-
tween March 1 and June 15 at the rate of 5 lbs.
per acre.
113— MAMMOTH LONG RED.— A long red va-
riety that grows to enormous size. Will yield a
big crop of the best feed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 60c, 5 lbs. $2.25,
postpaid. 10 lbs. $4.00, by express.
114 — GOLDEN TANKARD. — Grows to enormous
size and makes excellent feed. Roots very large and
of golden yellow color. Is of the half long type
and does not grow down so far into the ground.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 60c, 5 lbs. $2.25,
postpaid. 10 lbs. $4.00, by express.
Dear Sirs: —
I have used your seed for a number of years and
like them better than any I can get. I bought all
of my garden seed from you this year and have had
wonderful success. I will continue to use your seed
as I think I have found the most reliable house I
ever dealt with, and so prompt in filling orders
Respectfully, Mrs. J. W. Inge.
Kenbridge, Va., Aug. 10, 1925.
Columbia Celery
Celery
This vegetable should have a place in every gar-
den, because it uses space only after the early things
are harvested and yields its crop at a time of the
year when green vegetables are greatly needed. Sow
seed during the late spring in a well-prepared bed
where they can be watered if necessary. During
mid-summer transplant to the field, setting plants in
rows three feet dpart and six to eight inches apart
in the row. Give frequent shallow cultivation and
do everything possible to keep them growing. Rapid
growth tends to make crisp, tender celery. Work
the soil up about the plants, but do not allow it to
get into the bud. In the late fall, bank with leaves,
straw, and soil, or store in a root cellar.
152— GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. — Perhaps
the most popular of all celeries owing to its earli-
ness and ease of blanching. We handle only Am-
erican grown seed. The French stock being so
doubtful as to germination. Grows to medium size,
is very tender, and has a yellow shade, but almost
white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.40, postpaid.
153 — COLUMBIA. — This variety is especially
adapted to the home garden and for local markets.
It grows to medium size but branches and makes a
very heavy, solid bunch. Stalks are tender, of
fine flavor, and have the yellow shade seen in the
self -blanching. Very early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.35, lb. $4.75, postpaid.
154— IMPROVED WHITE PLUME.— A fine large
variety, maturing a little later than the Self -Blanch-
ing, but makes a big yield. Stalks tall, with solid
large bunches, good flavor, and remarkably free
from tough strings.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 24 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid.
155 — GIANT PASCAL. — This is one of the largest
and heaviest of celeries.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75, postpaid.
Mammoth Long Red Beet
Slate’s Seeds are grown where soil and climate combine to produce perfection
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Early Flat Dutch
Cabbage
Sow the seed during the late winter or early
spring in well-prepared and fertilized beds. To pre-
pare the field for transplanting, apply a fertilizer
containing Nitrogen 4%, Phosphoric Acid 7%, and
Potash 9%, at the rate of from one to two thousand
pounds per acre. This may be applied either broad-
cast or in the rows. Prepare rows 2^ to 3 feet
apart and set the plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the
row. Give frequent shallow cultivation, keeping
the soil worked well up around the plants. An ap-
plication of fertilizer will hasten the growth of
the backward plants. For winter cabbage, sow the
seed in June or July. For extra early spring use,
sow the seed in September or October, and trans-
plant in the early winter.
125— EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. — The
Jersey Wakefield is one of the earliest cabbages
known and is suited to the needs of both the market
and the home gardener. Our American grown stock
has been used for years by market gardeners, and
we do not believe that a better strain of Wakefield
can be found.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, *4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $22.50.
130— SLATE’S EARLY DRUMHEAD.— A large,
heavy and productive cabbage. It makes the best
yield of any of the early sorts. The heads are large,
round, almost flat, and solid. It is not quite so
early as the Charleston Wakefield, but makes a
much better yield and is a sure header.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, M lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, postpand. 10
lbs., by express, $20.00.
127— COPENHAGEN MARKET.— This is a new
extra early variety which is fast taking the place
of the Jersey Wakefield. It matures uniformly and
produces large, round, solid heads. Under tests, we
have planted this variety beside the Jersey Wake-
field. The following spring we cut three average
heads from each variety and weighed them. The
Copenhagen Markets averaged from 1 to 1% lbs.
each heavier than the Jersey Wakefields.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $25.00.
131— EARLY FLAT DUTCH.— This is one of the
most profitable kinds for the market grower. Its
good qualities and handsome appearance make it a
good seller, while its ability to stand shipping and
its enormous yield make it a favorite with the
market growers. The heads are large, round, flat,
solid and heavy.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $20.00.
126— LARGE or CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD.
— This is a larger but a later variety of the Wake-
field strain. It produces heads similar in shape to
the Jersey Wakefield, but much larger, and it is
about ten days later. The leaves are thick, and it
will stand more cold weather than any other cab-
bage.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $22.50.
128— EARLY SUMMER.— A second early cab-
bage that produces just a week or two later than
the Early Jersey Wakefield but makes a head that
averages about three times as heavy as that of the
Early Wakefield. The heads are large, round, and
slightly flattened. This makes an ideal second early
variety for either home or maket grower.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $22.50.
129 — ALL SEASON. — A good variety for early,
main crop, or late use. Heads very hard, heavy,
and flat.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 30c, *4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $22.50.
133— SLATE’S ALL HEAD EARLY.— A large
early cabbage that is a sure header and makes large
solid, heavy heads that are flat. A good reliable
sort for both home and market growers.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 30c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $22.50.
132— WISCONSIN ALL SEASON.— This is
a strain of All Season cabbage that has been
bred by the Wisconsin Experiment Station to
resist the blight or yellows. It is undoubted-
ly one of the best varieties for soils affected
with yellows. Commercial growers will find
this one of the safest sorts and home garden-
ers who have been making failures on account
of “yellows” should plant nothing else. It
is a large, solid, flat head.
Pkt. 3 0c, oz. 50c, 34 lb. $1.75, lb. $4
postpaid. 10 lbs. $40.00, by express.
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Slate’s All Head Early
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139— SHORT STEM DANISH BALL HEAD.—
This is the best -winter cabbage obtainable. Stems
very short; heads medium size, but very hard,
heavy, crisp and tender. Best keeper and the most
popular for winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $25.00.
140 — MAMMOTH RED. — This makes a most de-
sirable variety for pickling, and it is extensively
grown for market in some sections. The heads are
large, round, solid, and of a deep red color.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express, $30.00.
136— SLATE’S LATE DRUMHEAD.— This is a
large, heavy, late variety which is very hardy and
will withstand the cold and frost of late fall. The
heads are large, round, heavy and somewhat flat-
tened on top. It is a good keeper and very desir-
able in every respect for the late garden.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30e, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $20.00.
134— BURPEE’S SUREHEAD.— This is an old
standby which has been a general favorite for al-
most half a century. It produces large, round,
slightly flattened heads which often weigh from
15 to 20 pounds.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.75, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $22.50.
137— LATE FLAT DUTCH.— This is an ideal
kind for late shipping. The heads are large, round,
thick and flat. Its yield is even better than the
Early Flat Dutch.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50,- postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $20.00.
138— PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.
\ — The vitamin content of this cabbage is
greater than that of any other variety and for
i) this reason it is highly desirable. The heads
[4 are large, solid, and heavy, made up of thick
t crumpled leaves. The inner leaves blanch and
4 are very tender. Eat Savoy cabbage for
^ health, because they lead the vegetable list
A in vitamins.
k Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00,. post-
Z paid.
Perfection Drumhead Savoy
Succession
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135— SUCCESSION.— This is one of the
best main crop or second early cabbage to be
had. It is a large, solid, flat head variety
that matures a little later than the Charleston
Wakefield, but makes an enormous yield. It
can be grown in the winter like the Wakefield
and its yield makes it an especially good sort
for market. It is said to be one of the surest
headers and produces better under adverse
conditions than any other sort,
Pktr 5c, oz..30c, lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $20.00, by express.
141— PETSAI KINSHUI.— This is a most desir-
able variety of the Chinese Cabbage. Heads very
large, compact, and blanch easily. Plant and culti-
vate like cabbage, but tie up heads to, blanch. Can
be cooked or eaten green in place of lettuce.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.00, lb.. $3.00, postpaid.
10 lbs., by express) $22.50;
Brussels Sprouts
Sow seed during J uhe of July in' well-prepared
bed and transplant, as soon as large enough. Set in
rows three feet apart and eighteen inches apart in
the row' Cultivate like cabbage and it will give a
good crop of delicious sprouts in the fall and winter.
121— DWARF IMPROVED or LONG ISLAND.—
This is the surest cropper known and produces a
compact mass of tender sprouts of choice quality.
These are far better than cabbage.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, *4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
Celeraic
151— GIANT PRAGUE CELERAIC.— The turnip
rooted celery is quite valuable for cooking and
keeps better than others. Sow seed and handle like
celery, except it is not necessary to bank. Store in
root cellar or leave in open and use as needed after
roots attain two inches or more in diameter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 60c, lb. $1.80, postpaid.
Make the garden complete. Don’t he contented with just a few vegetables
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Improved Long Orange Carrot
Collards
Collards may be sowed in the open ground, at al-
most any time of spring or summer. Sow in drills
from 12 to 24 inches apart and cover about one
inch deep. Later thin plants to six or eight inches
apart in the row.
156— TRUE GEORGIA.— The old reliable of the
collards. It grows very large and produces excel-
lent greens. As the leaves are pulled others take
their places.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 75c, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $6.00.
157— NORTH CAROLINA SHORT STEM.— The
stems are very short; the leaves are large and
spreading, the plants are very hardy and able to
withstand both drought and cold. Often called
Cabbage Collard.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1*4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $10.00.
Corn Salad
158 — LARGE ROUND LEAVED. — A quick grow-
ing substitute for lettuce. Seed should be sowed
very early in the spring in light, rich soil. Or it
may be seeded during the fall and covered with
straw or- leaves and used during the winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45e, postpaid.
Carrots
Sow in a rich, sandy loam which has been well
manured the previous year. The soil should be
thoroughly pulverized before seeding, because the
seed are very small, and there is danger of covering
them too deep. Sow in drills 24 inches apart at the
rate of one ounce to every 100 feet of row. After
the plants attain some size, thin them to 3 or 4
inches apart and give frequent shallow cultivation.
The time for seeding extends from early spring to
the middle of the summer.
145— D ANVER’S HALF LONG.— The roots are
smooth, 8 to 10 inches long, and of a deep orange
color. The flesh is fine grained, sweet and of the
very best quality. This is an excellent variety
either for the home garden or for the market.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $10.00.
148— EARLY SCARLET HORN.— One of the best
carrots for extra early use or for forcing. It is the
earliest in cultivation and makes small growth of
tops, medium size root which is rather long, and of
a reddish yellow color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, a4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $8.00.
146 — CHANTENAY. — Suited to either garden or
field culture. It makes a good yield and is often
used for stock feed. It has a medium sized top,
small neck, stump root, and a broad thick shoulder.
The roots are of an orange color, and the flesh is
of good quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $10.00.
147— IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.— This is one
of the most popular sorts for table use; therefore it
is especially recommended to home gardeners. The
roots are long, smooth and tapering. The flesh is
very tender and crisp and of a beautiful orange
color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs., by express, $8.00.
Cress
159— FINE CURLED UPLAND.— A most desir-
able and easy grown garnish. Leaves nicely curled
and cut and have a pleasing pungent taste. Sow in
a corner of the garden during the spring or early
summer.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10, }4 ,1b. 30c, postpaid.
Danver’s Half Long Carrot
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Garden Corn
Good corn can be grown by anyone who has good rich land,
well manured, carefully prepared, and who cultivates his crop
frequently. Prepare rows three feet apart and drop two or
three kernels every twelve inches. Later thin to two feet apart
in the row. Early and late plantings should be thicker than
main crop, because at these seasons it is harder to get the seed
to germinate properly. For the early plantings, the dent va-
rieties are best, because they will stand more eold, wet weather
than the sugar corns. For main crop, however, there is noth-
ing better than sugar corn. To have good tender corn on the
table all summer, continue to make small plantings every two
weeks from early spring until two months before frost is due
in the fall.
DENT VARIETIES
47 — BLANDS EXTRA EARLY. — Said by many growers to
be the very earliest corn in cultivation. It makes a small stalk
and medium size ear, but comes in about two weeks ahead of
most early corns, and proves most welcome for the first and
last plantings of the season.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.15, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85, 100
lbs. $12.00, by express.
40 — ADAMS EXTRA EARLY. — A popular variety for the
early planting that is noted for its hardy nature. It will with-
stand both cold and wet to a remarkable degree and produce
a good crop of medium sized ears. Practically as early as the
Blands.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85, 100
lbs. $12.00, by express.
Adams Early
41 — ADAMS EARLY. — A very early, but exceptionally large strain of
the Adams corn and we believe it to be the best for early plantings. This
variety comes just about a week later than the Adams Extra Early, but
makes a very large ear. It is a dent variety, but produces a corn of tender,
delicious quality. For both market and home growers it is a valuable variety
and should be planted liberally for early use. Stalks grow about six to eight
feet tall and bear from one to three large ears. Matures in about 65 days.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85, 100 lbs. $12.00, by
express.
42 — TRUCKERS FAVORITE. — The most popular of all the dent corns. It
makes a good tall stalk with large ear and matures about one week later
than the Adams Early. It makes a most desirable field corn for late plant-
ing or for market. Its yield is as good as the average field corn and it
matures in about eigthy days.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85, 100 lbs. $12.00, by
express.
44 — SILVER KING. — This variety has proved of great value to the man
who grows corn for market. It is early and makes fine large ears that sell
readily. It is probably a little later than Truckers Favorite but makes
larger ears and more fodder. As a second early corn for either home or
market or as an early feed corn, it is hard to find an equal for this sort.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.60, 100 lbs. $12.00, by
express.
43 — SNOWFLAKE. — An early field corn that is much used for gardens.
It grows larger than even the Truckers Favorite and makes better ears.
About ten days later than Truckers Favorite in maturing.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.60, 100 lbs. $8.00, by
express.
SUGAR VARIETIES
49 — HOWLING MOB. — This is the earliest of the large sugar corns, and
deserves its wide popularity. By planting Golden Giant, Howling Mob,
Stowells Evergreen and Country Gentleman all at one time a succession of
sugar corn can be had over a long period. These mature in the order named
and all of them are the finest of table varieties. Howling Mob grows a stalk
of medium size but is very prolific. The ears are large and filled with pearly
white grains. Market growers will find this a most profitable sort.
Truckers Favorite Pkt. 10c^ lb> 35Cj 5 ibs. $1.25, postpaid. 15 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $16.00, by
express.
Good tender sweet corn comes only from your own garden
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De Lues Golden Giant
50— DE LUES GOLDEN GIANT. — This
new variety is so far superior to the old
Golden Bantam that we have discontinued the V
old sort. This sort has all of the good points
of the Bantam and is much larger and better t)
corn. The stalks are of medium size and very
prolific. The ears are much larger but retain
the fine flavor of the Golden Bantam and have
the same small cob and large golden grains.
It is a little earlier than Adams Early and the
earliest sugar corn we know which makes it
valuable to both home and market growers.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 15 V
lbs. $3.40, 100 lbs. $17.00, by express.
48— BLACK MEXICAN.— A second early sort
making a good stalk and large ears. When green
the corn is not black but of a dark color. This sort
has a following and people who use it one year de-
mand it again, so we are confident that it has
merits worthy of a trial.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 15 lbs.
$2.75, 100 lbs. $16.00, by express.
45— COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.— One of the most
popular main crop sweet corns in cultivation. Stalks
grow tall and bear several large ears of from eight
to ten inches, which are irregularly crowded with
pearly white grains. The grains are very small and
long. Cob small. The only objection to it is in the
fact that the seed being so narrow and wrinkled
makes it hard to germinate as good as other corns.
Therefore, when planting it, use more seed.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 15 lbs.
32.75, 100 lbs. $16.00, by express.
46— STO WELL’S EVERGREEN.— We have never
seen any sweet corn that possessed the robust stalk,
large ear, and good quality corn that this one does.
It is not early but makes an excellent sort for main
crop and late use and is the best of all for canning.
It will remain longer in the edible stage than any
other. The stalks are as tall and robust as those of
field varieties with large leafy fodder and bearing
several ears each. The ears are the largest of any
of the sweet corns, with long rows of large white
kernels set straight upon the cob.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 15 lbs.
$2.75, 100 lbs. $15.00, by express.
POP CORN
51— SLATE’S WHITE RICE.— This is an ideal
kind for popping or for growing for poultry feed.
It is very prolific, bearing a number of ears to each
small stalk. Ears are of medium size and well filled
with pearly white grains, which are pointed. An
ideal sort for the kids to grow and store for winter.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 25c, 5 lbs. 95c, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85,
by express.
52— GOLDEN QUEEN. — Similar in all respects
to the above sort except that its grains are of a
beautiful golden yellow color. Some prefer the
golden color. It is pure white when popped.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 25c, 5 lbs. 95c, postpaid. 15 lbs. $1.85,
by express.
Dandelion
176— AMERICAN IMPROVED. — An improved
sort that has large thick leaves of the best quality.
The dandelion has a peculiar taste that is greatly
liked by many people.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, lb. $1.50, postpaid.
Stowells Evergreen
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Cucumbers
The soil selected for Cucumbers should be a light
sand or sand loam. Barnyard litter makes the best
fertilizer. Prepare large hills about six feet apart
each way, and plant from eight to ten seed in each
hill. After the plants get beyond danger from in-
sects, thin to four plants per hill and give shallow
cultivation until the vines begin to run. The time
for seeding extends from just after the last frost in
spring until August. Cucumbers are very suscep-
tible to insect attacks and should be sprayed as
soon as the bugs appear and as often as they are
found. See spray section of this book for material
and instructions.
166.— SLATE’S EARLY FORTUNE.— We con-
sider this the best and most popular market cucum-
ber grown. It is one of the earliest to produce, very
productive, and the fruit is far above that of any
other variety in both quality and appearance. The
vines are hardy and resist disease to a remarkable
extent. The fruit is regular in size, matures uni-
formly, rather long and of a deep green color,
which it holds for days after being pulled. In
quantity, quality, appearance and market value this
cucumber cannot be equalled.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
10 lbs. $10.00, by express.
167— EARLY CLUSTER.— An early, small and
very prolific variety. It is an excellent kind for
the home garden. The vines are extremely hardy
and produce their fruit in clusters of two or three.
The fruit is small and of a much better quality
than the larger ones. They make excellent pickles
or the tenderest when sliced.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yi lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $9.00, by express.
Improved Long Green Cucumber
Slate’s Extra Early White Spine Cucumber
165— SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY WHITE
SPINE. — One of the earliest and best cu-
cumbers in cultivation. Our strain has been
bred and perfected to meet the exacting needs
of market growers and is now used by some
of the most critical. Its uniformity, appear-
ance, and good quality recommend it just as
highly to the home grower as to the man who
grows for market. The fruit is from medium
size to large, uniform shape, a clear green
color shading to a light spot at the tip, and
matures along with the earliest.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Yl lb. 40c, lb. $1.00, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $8.00, by express.
168— DAVIS PERFECT.— This cucumber is old
and reliable. It seems to hold friends among both
the home and market gardeners. It is noted for the
perfect fruit it produces. The fruit is long, rather
slender, of a beautiful deep green color, and has
few seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, i/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00, by express.
169 — KLONDIKE. — This is a popular early va-
riety of the White Spine type, which many growers
prefer to any of the other sorts. The vines are
hardy and productive. The fruit is about eight
inches long, of a dark green color even at the tip;
stands shipping almost as well as Early Fortune,
and is uniform in size and growth. In all respects
it is a good shipping cucumber.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Y± lb. 40c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $8.00, by express.
170— FORDHOOK FAMOUS. — Where a large
smooth cucumber is wanted for home use, nothing
better can be found than this sort. It is rather
early, maturing a little after our White Spine, but
produces a big crop of large, light green fruit. The
fruit is of medium length, large, smooth, dark green
at stem shading to almost white tip, with crisp,
tender flesh. For slicing nothing better can be
found and it is also valuable for cutting up for
pickles.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00, by express.
127— IMPROVED LONG GREEN.— This is an old
sort but still the most popular cucumber in cultiva-
tion. It makes an ideal sort for cutting up for
pickles or for slicing and no other variety offers the
big yield of enormous fruit that this does. The fruit
is from ten to fifteen inches long, has a deep green
color, and crisp, tender flesh. It is rather late in
maturing but its yield and fine fruit readily offset
this disadvantage. Every home gardener should
make at least one planting of this grand variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15q, % lb. 45Cj lb. $1.50, postpaid. 10
lbs. $12.50, by express.
Pulverized sheep manure is the safest and best fertilizer for vegetables and flowers
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New York Improved Spineless Egg Plant
Cucumbers — Cont’d
171— CHICAGO PICKLING.— A standard late va-
riety which combines all the qualities which go to
make up an ideal pickling cucumber. The vines are
hardy and very productive. The fruit runs from
small to medium size, and can often be pickled
whole.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00, by express.
173 — JAPANESE CLIMBING.— A most novel and
useful variety combined. It makes a strong vigorous
vine that climbs readily on trellis or wire. Yields
a good crop of very long, smooth fruit which is
netted similar to a cantaloupe when ripe. Fruit is
of excellent flavor and good for slicing or for cut-
ting for pickles.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.45, postpaid.
174— WEST INDIA GHERKIN.— A small fruited
prickly variety used for pickling whole. Its fruit
is never over two or three inches long and is cov-
ered with spines.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00, postpaid.
Kohl Rabi
This makes a most delicious dish for early spring
or late fall use. It makes bulbs or roots similar to
a turnip but of better flavor. Sow seed in shallow
rows and thin to four inches apart in the row.
Will mature in about six weeks from planting.
190— EARLY WHITE VIENNA.— Bulbs of med-
ium size with thin green skin. Flesh pure white
and very tender.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75e, lb. $2.25, postpaid.
Endive
%
177 — BROAD LEAVED. — The heads are large and
the leaves are very broad and thick with white mid-
ribs. Excellent for soups, salads, or garnishing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, postpaid.
Egg Plant
Sow the seed in hot bed as soon as warm weather
comes, but do not be in too great a hurry. They
require warm weather to germinate properly. As
soon as large enough transplant to a cold frame or
directly to the garden. Rows should be three feet
apart and plants should be set from two to three
feet apart in the row. Cultivate frequently and
work the soil up around the stems. If insects be-
gin to eat them, apply Bug Death.
178— NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS.—
Plants of low spreading growth and entirely spine-
less. Fruit is large, smooth, and of a deep purple
color. A good sort for either home or market
growers.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
179 — BLACK BEAUTY. — A popular variety of
vigorous growth that holds its fruit well off the
ground. Fruit large, smooth, of excellent quality,
and a purplish black color.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Kale
A hardy vegetable of very simple culture yet it
supplies the table with some of the very best greens
and at a time when other things are scarce. Sow in
beds or shallow rows eighteen inches apart. Seed-
ing may be done in early spring or fall and the
greens will be ready for use in a few weeks.
188— DWARF CURLED SCOTCH or NORFOLK.
— A dwarf spreading plant growing about eighteen
inches tall with very long spreading leaves. Leaves
curled and crimped and have a delicious flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
189— DWARF CURLED SIBERIAN. — Another
dwarf plant of hardy habits. It has long spreading
leaves that make the best of tender greens. Will
stand more cold weather than any other variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 85c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.50, by express.
Dwarf Curled Scotch or Norfolk Kale
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Lettuce
The heading varieties should be started very early
in the spring in a hot bed or cold frame. When
plants are about three inches high, transplant to
well-prepared rows in the garden, setting them ten
inches apart in the row. The loose or curled va-
rieties may be seeded in shallow rows or in cold
frame and used from there. In order to have crisp,
tender lettuce, it is essential that the plant be kept
growing as fast as possible. Any check in the
growth tends to make it tough.
195 — BIG BOSTON. — One of the earliest and best
of head lettuce. The leaves are large and form a
compact head which blanches perfectly.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20e, ^ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50, postpaid. 10
lbs. $12.50, by express.
197 — WAYAHEAD. — A very fine early variety,
making large heads which are formed by large
tender leaves being closely folded together. Blanches
to a rich yellowish shade and makes one of the best
varieties for forcing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 50c, lb. $1.75, postpaid. 10
lbs. $12.50, by express.
199— NEW YORK IMPROVED or LOS ANG-
ELES.— One of the largest of the heading sorts and
much used by market growers. The heads are very
large, compact, and formed by large leaves which
are frilled about the edges. Blanches easily and
makes a good sort for the home garden.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y± lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, postpaid.
Prize Head Early
Iceberg Lettuce
LOOSE OR CURLED VARIETIES
201 — PRIZE HEAD EARLY. — Leaves are large,
crumpled and curled and of a bright green color
tinged with red at the edges. It is very early and
its unusual colorings makes it a most desirable
sort for garnishing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50e, lb. $1.50, postpaid.
202— EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. — An early
sort making large curled leaves of a beautiful light
green color. It is very tender and in all respects
a most desirable variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y± lb. 50c, lb. $1.50, postpaid.
Gourds
185 — NEST EGG. — A small gourd about the size
of an egg and makes good nest eggs, or may be
used in darning.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, postpaid.
186 — SUGAR TROUGH. — Makes many useful
containers or decorations. Shell is very hard but
thin and light and can be carved into many shapes.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y^ lb. 45c, postpaid.
187 — DISH CLOTH. — The fibrous interior of this
kind makes good sponges or similar material for
washing.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 45c, postpaid.
Leek
191— AMERICAN FLAG. — This is one of the
largest and best of the leek family. Tops are beau-
tifully curled. Roots thick, mild and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, *4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid.
We have bought seed of you for several years and all
have given good results. I don’t think 1 ever saw seed
come up better and l can’t possibly say too much for
your Extra Early Perfection Tomato. In 1923, 1 planted
about 130 hills of them and canned 52 hal' gallon jars
and had all that a family of ten could eat besides. Then
we gave some to the neighbors and sold some. And at
frost, there was an abundance of green ones which we
gathered and put away to ripen. There is no better
keeper besides its good table qualities. It is as early
as any we ever planted, has the most uniform size of
any, and the vines are not subject to disease. And we
did, not stake them either.
March 20, 1925.
h 198 — ICEBERG. — This variety makes the
^ largest heads of any and is considered the
best general purpose lettuce to be had. It
k was introduced some years ago and has be-
y come so popular that it commands a premium
yf on all markets. For both home and market
growers there is nothing better. The heads
are very solid and made up of perfectly
blanched leaves of the very tenderest quality.
It stands both cold and hot weather unusually
well, and we highly recommend it for both
early and late sowing.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25e, % lb. 75e, lb. $2.50, post-
paid.
/. H. Holder,
Nut Bush, Va.
Use Nicotine Dust to kill the sucking bugs on watermelons
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Watermelons
Break the land deep,
pulverize thoroughly, and
prepare large beds eight
feet apart. In these beds
prepare large hills eight
feet apart. Open the hills
and drop in a shovelful of
manure, covering it about
six inches deep. Then
chop into the top of each
hill a handful of com-
mercial fertilizer running
high in Nitrogen and Pot-
ash. Plant from ten to
twelve seed in each hill
and cover them about one
inch deep. After the
plants get beyond danger
from insects, thin to three
plants per hill. Cultivate
frequently and see that
all grass is removed from
around the hills. One ounce of seed plants about twenty-five hills; three to five pounds per acre. Insects
will often destroy a perfect stand of watermelons almost overnight. These bugs attack the plant right at
the ground and suck the sap until the plant dies. For some years we have experimented with insecticides
and have finally found one that will kill these bugs and save the watermelons. It is a nicotine dust that
should be applied late in the evening when the bugs are at work. Use a Feeney or other make dust
gun so as to throw the dust under
Tom Watson Watermelon
the vines and on the bugs. Full
details of how to keep the bugs off
watermelon vines are given in the
spray material section of this book.
By all means look it up and have
some of this material on hand when
the melons are planted.
227— TOM WATSON, CUT RED STRAIN.— For years the
Tom Watson has been the standard shipping melon, and a
very popular sort for home use, and this improved strain is
greatly increasing “the demand for this old variety. The Cut
Red strain is bred to do away with the white heart of the
old strain and to give it solid red meat, free from strings,
and of a luscious flavor. The melons grow very large, are J)
oblong, and of a deep green color. The seed are a dark 4
brownish color. We are confident that both home and market 4)
growers will find this strain a great improvement over the
old type. \
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10 lbs. $7.50, 4
by express. 4
234 — IRISH GREY.— A new melon that has proved its merits.
The Irish Grey combines the large size, productiveness and good
shipping qualities of the Tom Watson with the excellent quality
flesh and sweetness of the Kleckley Sweets. It is a melon that will
appeal alike to home growers and those who grow melons for ship-
ping. The color is a light greenish grey. The flesh is very crisp,
free from strings, and surpassingly sweet. If you want something
different and better in watermelons, try Irish Grey.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30e, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10 lbs. $7.50,
by express.
225 — HARRIS EARLIEST. — This is an extra early melon which
does not compare with the later sorts in quality, but generally pays
a handsome profit on the early market. We consider the quality
fair, but its earliness makes it welcome either for home use or on
the market. The fruit grows to a medium size, is oval, and striped
with dark green and gray. The flesh is of a bright red color with
black seed. It is one of the earliest varieties known, and we
recommend it for early planting.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10 lbs. $6.00, by
express.
229 — FLORIDA FAVORITE.— The melons grow from medium
size to large, long, and are of a dark green color, which is mottled
and striped with lighter shades. The rind is thin but firm. The
flesh is of a beautiful scarlet color, solid, tender and very sweet.
The seed are white. It is second "early, a good producer, and es-
pecially desirable for home use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10 lbs. $6.00, by
express.
Excell
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233 — GEORGIA RAT-
TLESNAKE or GYPSY.—
It belongs to the shipping
type, having a rather thick
rind, and has no equal for
the late market. The mel-
ons are large and oblong.
The skin is of a dark green
color, mottled and striped
with lighter shades. It is
one of the best keeping
melons known, and pro-
duces an enormous crop.
The seed are white with
black eyes. The flesh ranks
with Tom Watson in eating
qualities. For late melons,
you cannot get a better one.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
230— JACKSON.— The bright red flesh of this old
variety is crisp and sweet, making it an ideal sort
for the home garden or for local market. The mel-
ons are medium size to large, long, and of a bright
green color. The flesh is bright red, firm and sweet,
ripening close to the rind, which is rather thin. This
is an old favorite of many particular growers which
none of the newer sorts have been able to replace.
It is a rather early variety, producing along with
Florida Favorites and Kleckleys Sweets and the
few seed present in the melons are white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
237— IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET.—
This is a very decided improvement over the
popular old sort of this name. This melon re-
tains the general shape and color of the old
variety, but grows much larger, more uniform
in size, has creamy white seed, firmer meat,
with stronger rind. We might say that all of
the objectionable features in the old Kleckley
Sweet have been removed in this improved
strain. Those growers who have been using
Kleckley Sweets for years, will welcome this
better melon and find it to fully meet their
demands for a home and local market variety.
The larger size attained by this sort is an-
other great feature, because the old strain has
for some years produced many medium size
melons.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $10.00, by express.
Georgia Rattlesnake
226 — EXCELL. — The melons are large, of an ob-
long shape and have a dark green skin. In general
appearance it strongly resembles the Tom Watson,
but some growers claim that it is both a sweeter
and larger melon than the Watson. It has medium
thick rind and will stand shipping or can be used
for local markets. The flesh is of a beautiful red
color, crisp and tender, and just as sweet or sweeter
than that of the Tom Watson. Its large size, hand-
some appearance and vigorous habits of growth
have already made this one of the most popular va-
rieties. This is a hybrid, however, containing both
white and black seed, and the type is not very well
set as yet. As a rule the melons are all uniform
and good, but some off types may appear.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb- 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
238— THURMOND GREY.— This melon has a
light greenish grey rind which is very firm and will
stand shipping to long distances. The flesh is bright
red, very firm, tender, sweet, and ripens close to the
rind. The melons are large and long. For a ship-
ping melon there are few equals to this sort, and it
will find a ready place in many home gardens on
account of its excellent quality. We consider Thur-
mond Grey one of the leading melons to be intro-
duced in the past few years and are sure that it
will become very popular. When a large handsome
melon of excellent quality is desired, for either
home use, local market or shipping, this sort should
be given a trial and a trial will convince any
grower of its merits.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, x4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
231 — HALBERT HONEY. — In general appearance
and quality of meat this is a
close second to Keckley Sweets.
It is very hard to tell the
melons apart, and about the
only difference is found in the
seed. Halbert Honey seed
have a blackeye or dark eye,
which is not true of Keckley
Sweets. The melons grow
large, are long and have a
dark green skin. The meat is
a bright red, crisp, and very
sweet, with white seed that
have a dark eye. It ranks as
one of the best sorts for home
use and local market.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb* 30c,
lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10 lbs.
$6.00, by express.
Kleckley Sweets
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Spray to Save the Watermelon Vines and Kill the Bugs
239— Slate’s Big Boston Watermelon
This is a melon of our own origination, and we
offer it as the leading new melon of the times. For
size, appearance, and quality of meat, it has no
equal in cultivation. The vines are vigorous and
spread over a large area, bearing a number of mel-
ons. The melons are very large, long, and thick.
The rind is strong enough to make a good shipping
melon yet thin enough to fill every requirement
of a home sort. The flesh is bright red from one
end of the melon to the other, crisp as a lettuce
leaf and very sweet. The outer markings are a
dark green skin which is indistinctly striped with
a slightly lighter shade, giving a general appear-
ance of a black green melon. A well-grown speci-
men of this variety should weigh fifty pounds or
better, and they often run far above this mark.
Every melon grower takes a great deal of pride
in producing the largest and finest watermelons and
we believe that this kind will undoubtedly make more
big melons than any other. Last season, our stock
of this seed was so scarce that we had to sell it at an
enormous price. Yet in spite of the price, we sold
out what seed we had by February and had to return
thousands of orders. This season we have a better
stock of seed and have greatly reduced the price. The
reduction in the price and the great demand for this
melon will undoubtedly take up all of our seed stock
long before planting time, so we advise those who are
particularly desirous of obtaining this sort to order
early.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, x/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25 postpaid-.
BEAD WHAT MB. BVBBELL HAS TO SAY
Hayes Store, Va., August 14, 1926.
‘ 1 The seed 1 bought from you hare grown the
largest melons in this part of the county. 1 have
taken the lead on a melon crop. From 1200 hills I
cut 2116 choice melons and sold them on an over-
stocked market at a price ranging from $40 to $8
per hundred while other growers received only $12
to $3 per hundred for their melons. Some of mine
weighed over 65 pounds. Please book my order for
seven pounds of Excell and five pounds of Big Boston
for next season .”
Yours very truly,
J. E. BUBBELL.
Slate’s Big Boston
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Slate’s Early Netted Gem Cantaloupe
Cantaloupes
Cantaloupes are very tender and should not be
planted in the open ground until the weather becomes
warm. However, extra early crops may be produced
by starting the seed in trays, window boxes or paper
pots and resetting the plants. A light rich sand loam
is the best soil. Hills should be prepared four feet
apart each way. Chop a handful of manure or fer-
tilizer into the top of each hill, and plant the seed six
to ten in each hill, covering them one inch deep.
After the first two or three leaves of the plant have
taken on their shape, thin to three plants per hill.
Give frequent shallow cultivation until the vines begin
to spread over the hill, making further cultivation
impossible.
See Spray Material section of this book for a good
insecticide to kill the bugs that destroy the cantaloupe
vines every year. These insects cause great damage
and can readily be controlled by dusting.
205— EXTRA EARLY HANOVER.— A popular
green fleshed melon for early market or home use.
It is among the first to mature and makes fruit of
medium to large size, evenly ribbed, and covered with
coarse netting. In shape it is round, but slightly
flattened at the ends. Flesh of very good quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
207— SLATE’S EARLY NETTED GEM.— This is
a melon of the finest Roekyford strain which has been
developed to meet our eastern conditions. We believe
it to be better adapted to our soils and climate than
the true Roekyford. Yet it retains the high flavor
and excellent quality of the parent strain. It is an
early and prolific sort and will do for either home,
local market, or for shipping. The fruit is of medium
size, almost round, and thickly netted. The flesh is
thick, fine grained, green, and has that delicious spicy
flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
206— EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK.— This is
an extra early variety of the popular Hackensack
strain. The vines are vigorous and productive. The
melons ripen very early and ahead of most other sorts.
The fruit is of medium size, round, flattened at the
ends, and covered with coarse netting. The flesh is
green, of good quality and sweet. We recommend this
for extra early market melons.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
208— EXTRA EARLY JENNY LIND. — Also
known as the Nutmeg, deriving its name from its rich
flavor. This is one of the earliest melons known and
good for either home use or for the early market. The
fruit is small, round and slightly flattened at the ends.
The flesh is dark green and very sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ^4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
209— EDEN GEM, or NETTED ROCK.— This is
one of the finest market melons known to me. For a
shipping melon it cannot be surpassed, since it com-
bines all of the good qualities which a shipper should
have, such as size, shape, netting, freedom from
prominent ribs, and firm, sweet flesh. The flesh is
thick, firm and sweet, with a small seed cavity. It is
noted for its uniformity in both size and ripening
habit, and is a heavy yielder.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
210— CHAMPION MARKET.— This is an ideal
melon for the home market. It is rather large for
shipping, but commands top market prices on local
markets. The flesh is moderately thick, of a beautiful
green color and a rich sweet flavor. It ranks among
the most productive, and its handsome appearance
makes it an easy seller.
' Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid.
Nicotine Dust will keep the cantaloupe vines free from the sucking hugs
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Large Hackensack Cantaloupe
212— HONEY DEW MELON.— This is one of the
most delicious of all melons. It is practically new
and few people have ever tried it. It is late in
maturing and at least ninety days is required for its
growth. Plant like cantaloupes and pull when the
blossom end begins to get slightly soft. Can be stored
and kept for a week or more before eating. The
melons are large, rather long, and have a yellowish
or creamy white smooth skin. The nesh is thick and
has a rich sweet flavor such as you have never tasted
in any other melon.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, postpaid. 10
lbs. by express $12.50.
216— LARGE HACKENSACK.— Also known as
Turks Cap. This is the largest of our cantaloupes
and in every respect a good melon. Vines grow
vigorous and are productive, bearing large, round
melons that are slightly flat at the ends and covered
with coarse netting. The flesh is thick, highly flav-
ored and sweet. It is most too large for shipping,
but makes an ideal melon for local market and home
use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
213— SLATE’S GOLD LINED NETTED
ROCK. — The market gardener who wishes to
secure the top market prices, and the home gar-
dener who wishes the sweetest, the most solid
and the most deliciously flavored melon, cannot
do better than to get this one. It is a true
Rocky Ford. It .is free from deep ribs, has
perfect netting and the ideal shape for ship-
ping. It attains a good crating size and has
all the requirements for a market melon. The
flesh is green, with a thin golden lining next to
the seed cavity. The thick, tender flesh is sweet
and has a rich, luscious flavor. This melon is
uniformly good and not like some varieties —
good one season and tasteless the next. Of
course, soil and weather conditions affect its
quality, just as they do other sorts, but this
one comes nearer to being always good than
any cantaloupe we have ever seen. Its ripening
habits are uniform. Practically every melon is
of the same size.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.35 postpaid.
10 lbs. $11.00 by express.
Gold Lined Netted Rock Cantaloupe
Ideal Rocky Ford Cantaloupe
217— ACME or BALTIMORE MARKET.— Also
known as the Anne Arundel. This is a large green
flesh melon of the second early or main crop s^rt.
The melons are rather large, inclined to be long or
pointed at the ends, and covered with coarse netting.
Flesh of excellent quality, thick and sweet. Vines
are very productive and it is known as a sure cropper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
211— EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT.— This is an ear-
ly cantaloupe of the shipping type, but it is generally
found in the home garden. The melons are of a
medium size, thickly netted and oval shape. The
flesh is a rich green, thick and very sweet.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
214 — IDEAL ROCKY FORD. — Many people are
such firm believers in the Pocky Ford cantaloupes
that they will have no other sort. For them I offer
this, one of the best of its kind. It is a general pur-
pose melon, good for home gardens, home market or
for shipping. The flesh is firm, sweet, fine grained
and of a beautiful green color. Its flavor is rich and
spicy. It produces an enormous crop and in all re-
spects is an excellent melon.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.10, postpaid. 10
lbs. $9.00, by express.
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SALMON FLESH VARIETIES
220 — FORDHOOK. — The fruit is rather large,
round, with flattened ends and covered with coarse
netting. The flesh is thick, sweet, of an orange-yellow
color, and fine flavor. This melon has won great favor
as a home garden variety and for local markets. It
is noted for its small seed cavity and firm flesh. The
vines are vigorous and productive.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10 .
lbs. $10.00 by express.
219— EMERALD GEM.— The earliest of all the
muskmelons and in many respects a most desirable
sort for the main crop. It has vigorous vines which
produce a quantity of the melons. The fruit is of
medium size, only slightly ribbed, and very thinly
netted with an emerald green color which shows a
yellow shade after ripening. The flesh is thick, very
sweet, and highly flavored. Fruit slightly flattened
at the ends and almost round. For early market and
home use nothing more desirable can be found.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, x/± lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
221 — HOODOO. — One of the most desirable of all
of the salmon flesh melons. It makes a vigorous
growth of vine and resists blight to a remarkable
degree, thus giving a good crop wrhere many other
sorts fail. It is equally well adapted to home and
market gardens and makes one of the best shipping
melons to be had. The fruit is of medium size, oval,
closely covered with fine netting, with a firm thin rind.
The flesh is thick, of salmon color, very firm and
sweet. Its fine quality and hardy nature should ap-
peal to every grower.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00 by express.
218— MILLER’S CREAM, or OSAGE.— A popular
old favorite for the home garden and local market.
Fruits are large, slightly ribbed, thinly netted, and
of oval shape. The rind is thin but firm and of a
deep green color. The flesh is thick, sweet, of a rich
salmon color, and has the fine flavor of the musk-
melon. It ranks as one of the largest of the musk-
melons.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25 postpaid.
222 — BANANA. — This is a long melon of novel
appearance and a very good eating melon also. The
fruit is very long, often measuring three feet in
length, and very smooth yellow skin with practically
no ribs. It resembles an enormous banana. The flesh
is thin but of very good flavor, but nothing to com-
pare with the other varieties in tins respect.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, *4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, postpaid.
Banana Muskmelon
An abundance of fresh vege-
tables makes big, strong boys and
beautiful little girls, and you can
readily see that little Miss Edna
Earl Kirby, of Selma, N. C., has
not lacked for any of the beauty
builders. Her mother, Mrs. P. H.
Kirby, writes under date of August
25, 1925: “I ordered two pounds
of Sieva or Carolina pole butter
beans, which cost me sixty cents.
It is now August 25th, and I have
already sold 15 pecks, at forty
cents per peck, and have had all
our family wanted to eat. And I
expect to sell many more pecks
between now and frost. I like Slate’s Seeds best be-
cause I get more and better seed for the money than
elsewhere. I also like your promptness.”
Edwards Perfecto Muskmelon
228 — -HEARTS OF GOLD.— This is one of
the sweetest and best flavored of the yellow
fleshed melons. Sometime ago, I asked one of
my cantaloupe seed growers what kinds of
melons did he eat when he had all kinds at his
disposal. He replied, ‘ ‘ I always eat Hearts < f
Gold or Gold Lined Netted Rock if I can get
them.” This is a midseason or second early
sort growing to about the same size as the Gold
Lined Netted Rock and having very fine net-
ting. The vines are especially hardy and
vigorous. The melons have very thick sweet
flesh of a bright salmon color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50e, lb. $1.50 postpaid.
10 lbs. $12.00 by express.
223— EDWARDS PERFECTO.— A new type of
the salmon fleshed Rocky Ford which is destined to
And great favor with both market and home growers.
The melons are of medium size, heavily netted and
have no ribs. The seed -cavity is small and triangular.
The flesh is very thick, sweet, tender and spicy. The
commercial grower will find in this a melon that has
uniform size, good quality, handsome appearance and
every shipping requisite. The home grower will find
it a medium size melon that is uniformly good, very
sweet, and far more reliable than many of the larger
sorts.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, 1l- A' —
lbs. $10.00, by express.
In our list there is a variety for every purpose
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232-SALMON GIANT
MUSKMELON
This is the largest muskmelon we have ever
known, and in point of size it is a long ways ahead
of its nearest competitor. The accompanying photo-
graph gives a good illustration of the size of these
melons. Miss Betsy Slate is holding one of the
giant melons, which is almost as large as she is.
The Salmon Giants will run from fifteen to twenty
pounds each and almost all of them will reach
this size on reasonably good soil. They are not
extra early but mature after the early crop and
make a number of the enormous melons to each
vine. The melons are deeply ribbed with practical-
ly no netting, round and flat at the ends. The
rind is thin, with the flesh running almost up to
the very skin. The flesh is firm, extremely thick:
and fine grained. The color is a rich salmon. There
are but few seed and these are extremely large.,
being about the size and shape of squash seed. For
the grower who wishes to produce the largest musk-
melons, we do not know of a variety that will
touch this one. Many local markets desire large
melons and often we find melons selling by size,
and the largest bringing the best prices. For such
places this melon will be a money maker for the
man who grows it. Then there is always a great
deal of pride attached to growing the largest mel-
ons in the community and every grower tries for
this honor, and we can highly recommend the
Salmon Giant to produce the largest melons that
it is possible to grow.
Price — Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25,
postpaid.
235 — First On The Market
Muskmelon
This is a new melon which we are listing to fill
the need for an extra early market melon. The
first melons to reach the market always command
the best prices, and this variety will mature in a
shorter time than any other we know. The vines
are vigorous and produce a good crop of beautiful
melons. The fruit is a little larger than a Pocky-
ford Cantaloupe and of about the same shape, but
not so thiekly netted. The flesh is a bright salmon
color, thick and spicy and sweet. It matures about
two weeks earlier than the Rockyford and some
five to seven days earlier than the Extra Early
Hanover. And it is of much better quality than
the Hanover. The melons have the ideal market
size, good appearance, and real quality, combined
with extreme earliness. These characteristics should
make it the best early market variety to be found.
It is a new melon, however, and the type is not
thoroughly set as yet and some green fleshed melons
will be found in the crop for the first few years.
However, it now runs 95% true salmon flesh and
should run better than this next season, because
we are constantly rogueing our stock to make it
true. It is a good home melon and will prove a
real money maker for the man who must reach the
early market. We advise every market grower to
give this sort a trial.
Price — Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, *4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25,
postpaid.
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White Silverskin Onion
Mustard
This ranks as a most important garden crop
owing to the very short time in which it can be
matured. For very early spring and late fall use
it makes a most valuable addition to the garden,
and its greens are as good as turnip or kale.
Mustard should be seeded either broadcast or in
shallow drills. Sowing may be done at almost any
time of the year and it will make greens in from
four to six weeks from sowing.
203— SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED.— A beauti-
fully curled and crimped variety that grows rapidly
and makes an enormous crop of tender leaves. It is
the most popular variety in cultivation and its
frilled leaves make a most desirable garnish.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
204— CHINESE BROAD LEAF.— A large smooth
mustard which is preferred by many gardeners
owing to the fact that its smooth leaves do not
catch the grit and sand that the curled kinds do.
This relieves much of the work of preparing it. It
makes a big yield and its greens are as good as
those of any variety.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
Onion Sets
The best and quickest way to grow onions is from
sets. These may be planted in the fall or very
early in the spring and will give onions suitable for
the table in a short while. Prices on these fluctuate.
We give below the ruling price as near as possible,
and we will supply at these as long as we can. A
list giving prices on these sets is enclosed in every
one of our catalogs. You may get revised prices at
any time by writing for one of these lists or by re-
ferring to the one enclosed in this book.
, Postpaid N
No. Variety
qt.
gal. peck
254 — White Bottom
$ .25
$ .85 $1.50
255 — Yellow Bottom
25
.85 1.50
256 — Red Bottom
25
.85 1.50
Onion Seed
Onions are very heavy feeders and require rich
land. Use stable manure liberally and some com-
mercial fertilizer containing a good portion of
Potash. Prepare drills thirty inches apart and one
inch deep. Sow seed thinly and cover with fine
soil. Later, thin plants to stand from four to six
inches apart in the row. Cultivate frequently.
Seed may be started in hot bed or cold frame if de-
sired and seedlings transplanted when large enough
to move. When doing this the tips of the foliage
should be clipped off. Seeding may be done in the
fall or very early in the spring. It is a hardy crop
and cold weather will not injure it much.
244— EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL.— One of
the earliest onions in cultivation and makes one of
the best large, white, mild onions for spring use,
but will not keep well. It is the market growers
most profitable sort.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. 1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
245 — WHITE SILVERSKIN.— Makes large white
onions of mild flavor and very good keeping qual-
ities and as a main crop variety, we highly recom-
mend it for both home and market growers.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
252— WHITE BERMUDA.— Makes one of the
best spring onions for home use or for market. It
is very early and makes large onions of a waxy
white color. Flesh very mild and sweet.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, ^4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
247— YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. — A large
globe shape onion of real value for storing for
winter use. It ranks as one of the best keepers.
Bulbs are large, round, yellow skin, with crisp,
mild flesh.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50, postpaid.
248— LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. — The
bulbs are large, round, thick, and slightly flattened.
The flesh is just pungent enough to make it desir-
able and of a purplish white color. Yields an
enormous crop, and is a good keeper.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, *4 lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50, postpaid.
Yellow Danvers Onion
The Grocer, the Baker and the Butcher all delight in an uncultivated garden
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Okra
This is a warm weather crop and should not be
seeded until early summer. Sow seed in drills two
to three feet apart and one inch deep. Later, thin
plants to stand eighteen inches apart in the row and
cultivate like corn. Okra makes a most valuable
vegetable for soups and can be fried. It is easy to
grow and a few plants will well repay the trouble.
240— EARLY DWARF GREEN.— A very early
variety of dwarf habit but very productive. The
pods are long slender and of a light green color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75e, postpaid.
241— WHITE VELVET.— The plants are large
and productive, growing to a height of about six
feet and bearing an abundance of large, round,
smooth pods of a velvety white appearance.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
242— PERKINS MAMMOTH.— The pods are of
an intense green color and usually very long and
slender. It grows tall and produces an enormous
crop.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
243— IMPROVED LONG GREENPOD.— A most
popular variety in the South. The pods are un-
usually long and slender. They are of a deep green
color, tender, and said to remain edible longer
than those of other sorts. Grows tall and is one of
the mo.st productive of all.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
White Velvet Okra
Moss Curled Parsley
Parsnip
Parsnips rank among our most important vege-
tables and being a root crop can be used over a much
longer season than many others. In the South or in
mild climates the roots may be left in the ground
all winter and used as needed. Very cold climates
demand that they be stored in basement or root cel-
lar. Sow seed early in the spring in shallow drills
two to three feet apart, covering them one-half inch
deep. Later, thin to three inches apart in the row.
Parsnip may be seeded as late as June or July for
winter use. All such root crops make their growth
during the rainy cool season of late fall and may be
sowed after the early vegetables are removed from
the ground. Frequent shallow cultivation is desir-
able.
260— LONG SMOOTH, or HOLLOW CROWN.—
The roots are long, smooth, and very tender. We
consider it the best variety for table use and have
found it to be very productive.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, ^4 lb. 40c, lb. 90c, postpaid.
Parsley
These seed are very slow to germinate and should
be soaked for a few hours in luke-warm water be-
fore sowing. Sow in the fall or early spring in light
drills or broadcast. A very rich soil is required and
it will last longer if sowed in a partially shaded
situation. It is a most valuable seasoning for soups
and meats, and is the best of all garnishes.
A parsley bed requires but little space in the
garden and almost no care after it is once started.
Prepare a small bed in some corner of the garden
and it will yield great returns.
261— DOUBLE MOSS CURLED.— The most beau-
tiful of all parsleys. The leaves are beautifully cut
and crimped and make most desirable garnishes. It
has fine flavor and is equally as good for seasoning.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid.
262 — PLAIN. — A smooth leaf variety that can be
used for garnishing or for seasoning. Many people
prefer the smooth green leaf.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
263— LARGE HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED.—
The best of all for soups. It makes a medium size
root which posseses the fine flavor of the leaf.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 60c, postpaid.
Hollow Crown Parsnip
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Slate’s Extra Early Peas
w
66— SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY. — The
earliest, hardiest and most productive variety
in this class. It is a smooth pea; therefore,
can be planted earlier than the wrinkled sorts.
Grows a strong, vigorous vine of a light
green color, uniform in growth, and about
thirty inches high. The seed are of medium
size, of a light cream color, round and slightly
dented. For your first planting, try this one.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50,
postpaid. 15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $16.00, by
express.
64 — LAXTONIAN. — The most productive and one
of the best of the dwarf peas. Vines grow about
fifteen inches tall and bear a good crop of long pods
which are filled with large peas. Pods about three
and one-half inches long and much larger than those
of the average dwarf pea. Peas are of excellent
quality and vines will continue to produce longer
than those of other dwarf varieties.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25c, 1 lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.75, post-
paid. 15 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
65— DWARF TELEPHONE.— Probably as good
and as productive as the Laxtonian, but not quite
so early. This makes a good sort for the second or
late crop in the gardens where only dwarf varieties
are grown. The vines are vigorous and productive,
growing from twenty-four to thirty inches tall and
bearing large pods. Pods slightly larger than those
of the Laxtonian and of just as good quality.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
67 — FIRST AND BEST. — An extra early smooth
pea, which is hardy and produces well.
Pkt. 10c, yj lb. 20c, lb. 35e, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $15.00, by express.
62— AMERICAN WONDER.— One of the earliest
of the dwarf sorts. Vines grow about twelve inches
tall and bear a good crop of well filled pods of
about two and one-half inches in length. Seed
wrinkled and of a light green color.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
Garden Peas
Sow very early in the spring in a light warm soil
of only medium fertility. Rows should be three
feet apart and seed should be drilled thickly, be-
cause peas bear better when thick. Cover early
plantings one inch deep and late plantings two
inches. Inoculating the seed with Farmogerm will
materially improve the yield and the quality of the
peas. Give frequent shallow cultivation. The
smooth seeded sorts may be planted earlier than the
wrinkled kinds, but the wvrinkled peas generally
make sweeter, and more tender peas. The tall kinds
always yield more than the dwarf, but must be
supported.
61— NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. — An early dwarf
wrinkled pea of superior merits. The vines are rug-
ged and productive. Pods about two and a half
inches long, but filled with large tender peas. Grows
to a height of about thirteen inches. Especially
recommended for home garden.
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $20.00, by express.
63— McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM.— This pea is
slightly higher in growth than the Sutton’s Ex-
celsior but matures its pods about the same time.
It is one of the most productive of the dwarf
wrinkled sorts and can be grown without support.
Vines make vigorous growth and attain a height of
about eighteen inches. Pods of medium size, well
filled. Seed wrinkled.
Pkt. 10c, Va lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
60— SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR.— This is the
best and earliest of the dwarf varieties.
Though extremely early, it makes a vigorous
growth of vines, which bear an abundance of
large well filled pods. The vines are rugged
and strong, requiring no support. The pods
are about three inches long, broad, straight
and filled to the end. Grows to a height of
about fifteen inches.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 25e, lb. 40c, 5 lbs. $1.60,
postpaid. 15 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $20.00, by
express.
Sutton’s Excelsior Peas
Grow larger, finer peas by inoculating the seed with FarmOgerm
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68 — GRADUS, or PROSPERITY. — It is not an
extra early sort, but its products are far above those
of any other variety. The vines are hardy and
grow to a height of about three feet. The pods are
very large, straight and slightly rounded at the
point, averaging about four inches in length. The
seeds are large, wrinkled and of a cream color,
tinged with green.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.15, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
73 — WHITE MARROWFAT. — The largest and
most prolific of peas. The vines grow tall and have
a dense foliage. The pods are from five to seven
inches long and filled with unusually large, round
white peas.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.40, postpaid.
15 lbs. $2.85, 100 lbs. $13.00, by express.
75 — CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. — A popular late
wrinkled pea, which is noted for its productiveness
and large tender peas. The pods are about three
inches long, blunt, of a medium dark color, broad
and nearly straight. Grows about four feet high.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, bu. $16.00, by express.
74 — TELEPHONE.— It is late, but very
productive. The pods are of enormous size
and well filled with large wrinkled peas of
the very best quality. Pods about five inches
long. Vines grow to a height of about four
feet. Seed are large, green and wrinkled.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.75, post-
paid. 15 lbs. $3.15, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
Telephone Peas
Earliest of All or Alaska Peas
^ 70— EARLIEST OF ALL, or ALASKA.— £
^ Vines attain a height of about thirty inches, v
Pods are about two and a half inches long, ^
v) straight, round and well-filled. It is uniform ^
4 in growth and makes the best pea for canning, ff
k\ Seed small, round, dented and green. ^
<r Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, post-
t) paid. 15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $15.00, by express. ^
71 — AMEER. — An extra early sort which bears
pods much larger and longer than those of the
Alaska. The pods are often borne along the vines
in pairs. It is very productive and the favorite of
market gardeners. Pods about three inches long
and slightly curved. The seed are of medium size,
dented and of a bluish green color. Grows to a
height of about thirty inches
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $16.00, by express.
72 — ALDERMAN. — A fine, vigorous grower of the
Telephone strain. Vines grow to about four feet
and are very productive. Pods are long and well
filled with large peas of the very best quality. Seed
wrinkled and of a light green color.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid.
15 lbs. $3.15, 100 lbs. $18.00, by express.
69— THOMAS LAXTON.— It is earlier, hardier
and more productive, but I do not think its pro-
ducts are of such good quality as those of the
Gradus. More reliable than the Gradus. Vines
grow to a height of about three feet and bear a
heavy crop of large, straight pods about three
inches long.
Pkt. 10c, y2 lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, postpaid,
15 lbs. $3.15, bu. $18.00, by express.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Peppers
Pumpkins
Pumpkins may be planted in hills like water-
melons or may be planted in the cornfield. They
should be planted in the spring after warm weather
comes and if insects attack them, dust with ma-
terial recommended for squash bugs in Spray Ma-
terial section of this book. Cultivate like squash
or melons until the vines begin to run.
275— KING OF MAMMOTHS.— Also known as
Pot Iron, and is the largest pumpkin known to us.
It is good for table use or makes an enormous yield
of good stock feed. The fruit is very large, round,
flattened at the ends, and has a smooth yellow skin
and thick yellow flesh. If you want to grow prize-
winning pumpkins for your fair, try this one.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00, by express.
276— CONNECTICUT FIELD. — The standard
field variety for stock feed. It makes a good yield
of medium si2e pumpkins that are slightly ribbed,
and have a smooth yellow skin with yellow flesh.
In many sections it is considered best for making
pumpkin pies.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 75c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
277— TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO.— In our
estimation this is the most valuable home garden
variety in cultivation. It makes a good yield of
large fruits that are striped with gray and green,
and of long or gourd shape. The flesh is thick, of a
pure yellow color and has the excellent flavor of a
good sweet potato. We consider it far better than
the average sweet potato, because its flesh is very
tender and free from the strings so often found in
sweet potatoes, and when baked it cannot be dis-
tinguished from that of a potato. Further, a
pumpkin is very easy to keep while a sweet potato
is very difficult to keep.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.10, postpaid.
278— SLATE’S CROOKNECK CASHAW.— One
of the best of table varieties. Its fruit is large,
long, with crooked neck with yellowish skin which
is striped in green. The flesh is thick, very tender,
sweet, and of a flavor that will prove welcome on
any table.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, !/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
279— SUGAR, or NEW ENGLAND PIE.— This is
the variety that made pumpkin pie famous. Its
fruit is of medium size, round, slightly flattened
at the ends and of a golden yellow color. The flesh
is thick, very sweet, tender, and has the delicious
flavor for making pies. If you like real New Eng-
land pumpkin pies, this variety will enable you to
have them.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 85c, postpaid.
Pepper is a tender plant requiring warm weather
and the seed should not be planted until early sum-
mer. Sow in a cold frame or hot bed after warm
weather comes and transplant as soon as large
enough to well prepared rows three feet apart,
setting plants eighteen inches apart in the row.
Give frequent shallow cultivation.
265— PERFECTION PIMENTO.— This makes a
most useful sort for home use. The large peppers
can be used green or canned for winter. Fruit
large, round, and running to a point at the blossom
end. Turns a bright red as it matures.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
266 — RUBY KING. — This is an early variety and
one that is most in favor with both home and
market growers. There is more Ruby King pepper
used than any other variety. The plants grow large
and vigorous and bear a wonderful crop of large,
long bolls. The fruit is of mild flavor, a deep green
color, and almost as large as that of the Chinese
Giant. Its earliness and excellent quality make it
one of the most desirable sweet peppers to be had.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.15, lb. $3.75, postpaid.
268— LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE.— A very
large blunt nose pepper which has been a home gar-
den favorite for years. Its fruit is large, of ir-
regular shape and short. It is rather early and
matures its fruit uniformly.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
270— NEAPOLITAN.— The earliest of all. It will
mature its large, long pods, of mild flavor, some two
weeks ahead of the Bull Nose. And in point of
yield, productiveness, and quality of fruit, is the
equal of any.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
271— CHINESE GIANT— This is the largest pep
per in cultivation. Its plants grow strong and up-
right and are literally loaded with giant peppers.
Fruit is about fi*e inches across and about four to
five inches long, with thick, mild flesh. It is a little
later than the others but makes the best yield of
any.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, y± lb. $1.65, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
273— LONG RED CAYENNE.— A fine bushy plant
that is covered with small long red pods. It has a
most pungent flavor and makes excellent dried pep-
pers for seasoning.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
Dear Sir: —
/ wish to tell you, of our success with your seed. We
bought of you for about five years and had fine success.
Then many of our neighbors got to buying of another
seedhouse so we bought of them last year and made a
complete failure in our tomatoes. So we are coming
back to you with a big order this time.
Cleveland, Tenn. John A. Campbell.
If you are going to have a garden, have a good one
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Radish
The radish if properly used can be made into a
most important garden crop. Its ease of culture and
quick growth makes it possible to have good radishes
before anything else comes in the spring and after
all vegetables have gone in the fall. It is a vegetable
which adapts itself to almost any kind of culture but
always repays the man who takes good care of it.
It may be forced indoors during the dreary winter
and will prove a most acceptable addition to the diet.
Or it can be planted in cold frames in the hot sum-
mer, or started just as the garden gives out in the
fall. The essentials of radish culture are rich light
soil, frequent cultivation, and applications of ferti-
lizer to force its growth all possible. A radish that
makes quick growth is never tough and hot. It is
the ones that linger in the beds and do not grow that
turn out such undesirable roots.
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FORCING.— In this
280— SLATE’S RED
variety, we are offering both home and market
growers a most valuable sort. It will mature
edible roots in a very short while, make a small
growth of tops, and small scarlet roots of round
shape. The roots are smooth, free from side
rootlets, of uniform size, bright scarlet skin
with white flesh, and almost globe shape. The
flesh is mild and sweet, crisp and tender. Any
good radish must be grown rapidly, and if you
take this forcing sort and hasten it to maturity,
you will have your ideal of what a radish should
be.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, V4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25 postpaid.
10 lbs. $10.00 by express.
Long White Icicle Radish
French Breakfast Radish
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^ 286— FRENCH BREAKFAST. — An extra
7 early olive shape variety which is especially
adapted to home use. The roots grow about
two inches long and have a beautiful deep
scarlet skin which is shaded to a patch of white
at the tip. The flesh is crisp and free from
pungent flavors.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid.
10 lbs. $6.00, by express.
281 — SCARLET BUTTON. — This is an extra ear-
ly round or globe variety having a bright scarlet skin.
It forces well and makes a most desirable kind for
early market or home use. The roots are of medium
size and have solid sweet flesh.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, J/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
282— SCARLET TURNIP.— An excellent forcing
variety having a medium size root. The roots are
turnip shape, smooth, of a bright scarlet color with
a white tip. Recognized as one of the best eating
radishes known. The flesh is crisp, tender, mild and
has a delicious flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
285— BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET.— We con-
sider this one of the best of the long radishes. It is
very early and can be used for forcing or for plant-
ing in the open ground. Roots of medium size, long,
and of a scarlet color with white tip. Flesh of excel-
lent quality and as free from pungency as any.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
287— CELESTIAL ROSE.— This winter radish
makes long roots which are rather larger at the tip
than at the top, have smooth light red skin, white
flesh, which is tender and usually very mild. It grows
much larger than the average radish and often mea-
sures six to eight inches in length.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $6.00, by express.
284— LONG WHITE ICICLE. — Finest white
radish. Matures very early, produces long, tapering
root. Skin is pure white, smooth. Flesh is always
crisp and tender.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30e, lb. 90c, postpaid. 30
lbs. $6.00, by express.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Bloomsdale Spinach
Spinach
This is a crop that should form the basis of every
early spring and late fall garden. Its greens are
very valuable for certain mineral contents which
has been found to be greatly needed in the human
system. It is very easy to grow and makes a de-
licious dish. Sow seed early in the spring or in the
fall in light drills about fifteen to twenty inches
apart. Cover one-half inch deep and cultivate fre-
quently. It will make greens in a very short while.
291 — BLOOMSDALE. — A quick growing savoy
leaved sort that is very popular with both home and
market growers. It makes large, broad leaves of
a deep green color and which are crimped and
savoyed. One of the best varieties for growing
in cool weather.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, i/4 lb. 20e, lb. 50c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $4.00, by express.
293 — NEW ZEALAND. — A plant whose tender
shoots make a most delicious dish of greens, and it
will stand a great deal of hot weather. Plants
grow large and bear numbers of long pointed leaves.
It will remain edible throughout practically the
whole summer, while other sorts would be ruined
by the hot weather. Seed slow to germinate and
should be soaked before planting. Thin plants to
stand eighteen inches apart in twenty-four inch
rows.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $9.00, by express.
Herbs
Those wasted corners and out-of-the-way spots in
the garden and yard can be turned into useful
places by seeding some of these herbs. The peren-
nials may be sowed during the early spring and
will be of permanent value. The annuals must be
seeded each year. Dig the soil and pulverize thor-
oughly. Apply manure liberally and cover the
seed only one-half inch deep.
Per Pkt. 6 for
350— ANISE, Annual $ .05 $ .25
351 — BALM, Perennial .05 .25
352— BASIL, Sweet, Annual 05 .25
353— BORAGE, Annual 05 .25
354— CARAWAY, Perennial 05 .25
355 — CATNIP, Perennial 05 .25
356 — CORIANDER, Annual 05 .25
357— DILL, Annual 05 .25
358 — LAVENDER, True, Perennial 10 .50
859— MARJORAM, Sweet, Annual 05 .25
360 — SAGE, Broad Leaf, Perennial ...... .10 .50
361— THYME, Perennial .10 .50
Rhubarb
Sow seed very early in the spring in a hotbed and
later transplant to a cold frame. In the fall reset
to permanent bed, which has been dug deep and
made very rich with manure. Rows should be five
feet apart and plants should stand five feet apart
in the row. Keep out weeds and top dress every
spring with manure and the bed will last indefi-
nitely.
289 — LINNAEUS. — A large growing kind that
makes excellent pies and sauce. Both leaves and
stalks attain an immense size.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20e, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.75, postpaid.
Salsify
Sow the seed after danger of frost is past in a
rich, light soil. Sow in drills thirty inches apart
and about one inch deep. After the plants attain
some size, thin from four to six inches apart in
the row. Cultivate frequently, but never while it
is wet with dew.
This crop may be sowed in the summer as late as
June or July, provided the soil is moist and some
covering is put over the row after sowing to help
retain the moisture and protect the young seed-
lings from the hot sun.
290— MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.— This
is the largest growing kind known, but its size in
no way injures its quality. The roots grow to al-
most twice the size of those of any other variety,
and will keep throughout the winter in the open
ground. The flesh is free from strings, fine grained,
and has a delicious flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 60c, lb. $2.25, postpaid.
Mammoth Sandwich Islands Salsify
There should be some vegetable on your table every month in the year
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Squash
A heavy sandy loam made very rich is ideal soil
for Squash. This is one of our most important vege-
table crops and a small space properly cultivated will
give an abundance of excellent food. The summer
varieties should be pulled when very young and used
or canned at once. The winter sorts should be left
to mature and then stored in a cool dry place and
used* during the winter. Prepare large hills four to
five feet apart each way and. chop a handful of fer-
tilizer into each. Then plant from five to eight seed
one inch deep in each hill. Thin after the leaves
form to two plants per hill and cultivate frequently.
There are numerous insects that do great damage to
squash. The spray material section of this book will
tell you about a Nicotine dust to kill the bugs that
suck the leaves and the aphis. The sow bugs that lay
eggs to breed the worms are hard to kill with any
spray, but if you will put a few boards near the
squash, these bugs will go under them to hide during
the day. About the middle of the day or early after-
noon, lift the boards and kill the bugs that have
gathered under them.
297— COCOZELLE BUSH— A true bush variety
of compact growth. Sets a number of medium sized
fruits of from twelve to fourteen inches in length and
five to six inches in diameter. Fruit of a dark green
color slightly striped with lighter shade. An excel-
lent summer variety for the home garden.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ^4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50 postpaid.
Early Summer Crookneck Squash
300— THE DELICIOUS.— A most desirable win-
ter variety for either home or market. It is recog-
nized wherever quality is demanded. The fruit is of
medium size, large at stem and tapering to blossom
end. Generally of a dark green color, but lighter
shades may appear. Flesh thick, fine grained, sweet,
and of a golden yellow color. A good keeper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
301— SELECT HUBBARD.— A standard winter
squash which has been upon the market for years.
Our select strain insures a good crop of desirable
squash. The fruit is large, slightly warted, and has
a dark green- color. The flesh is orange color, thick,
dry and richly flavored. This squash can be kept
through the entire winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 10
lbs. $10.00, by express.
299— EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW. — These
squash when fried make a most delicious dish. Fruit
of medium size, long, and green in color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Y± lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
Slate’s Early White Bush
295— SLATE’S EARLY WHITE BUSH.—
This is the earliest squash in cultivation and
one of the best for home or market. The vines
are vigorous and productive and will bear for
most of the summer. The fruit is of medium
size, slightly scalloped, creamy white, meaty,
and free from strings. It is a ready seller on
all markets and its good qualities command a
place in every home garden.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $7.50, by express.
298— GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK.— Similar
in general appearance to the Early Crookneck, but
grows larger. On account of its size it can be placed
on the market just as early or earlier than the above
variety. The fruit is several inches longer than that
of the Early Crookneck, and much larger.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, !/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
296— EARLY SUMMER CROOKNECK.— An ex-
tra early crookneck variety which is extensively grown
by market gardeners. The fruit is from ten to fifteen
inches long, of a golden yellow color, and is densely
warted. It is very prolific and of unusually good
quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
The above is a picture of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Chit -
turn, of Natural Bridge, Fa., and their garden. Mr.
Chittum has been trucking for the past twenty-five
years and knows good seed when he gets them. He
says that Slate’s seeds have given him better results
than any he has ever planted in his long experience.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Slate’s Extra Early Perfection
307— SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY PERFEC-
TION.— We offer this to our trade as being an
extra early sort maturing along with Sparks
Earliana but is larger, more uniform in shape,
and of better quality than Earliana. It is so-
early that it has been used successfully in the
far South for shipping to Northern markets and
does well for this purpose. This means that it
must be very early, of smooth handsome appear-
ance, with solid meaty flesh. The color is a
purplish pink. This tomato is especially recom-
mended for home and local market where its
size and beauty are fully appreciated and its
vigorous growth of vine and heavy yield will be
welcomed. It stands the adverse conditions of
early planting well and if properly cared for
Will bear well into the summer. We do not
think that a better extra early tomato can be
found.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00, post-
paid.
305 — SPARKS EARLIANA. — For years this has
been a favorite with both home and market growers.
It is one of the earliest tomatoes in cultivation and
has many good points to deserve its wide use. The
vines are hardy and productive and if kept free from
disease and staked will produce throughout the season.
The fruit is of medium size, very smooth, meaty, and
of a rich scarlet color. It is thoroughly reliable for
either home or local market.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 3oc, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00 postpaid.
309 — JUNE PINK. — The fruit is of medium size,
handsome shape, and a bright pink color. It is
slightly later than Earliana but earlier than most of
the second early type. Makes a good yield of excel-
lent tomatoes in time for early market or home use.
It is one of the old varieties that has won a following
that no new sort can take.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 14 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Tomatoes
This is the most popular vegetable that grows and
may be used in such a variety of ways that a con-
tinual supply should be made certain. The early
kinds are always desirable because they come in at
a time when they are most needed, but the main crop
sorts give much larger and more meaty fruits for can-
ning. Sow the early kinds very early in the spring in
a hot bed or window box. When plants are about
three inches high transplant to cold frame or larger
box. This develops root growth and makes a stocky
plant. After danger of frost is past, transplant to
the garden in rows four feet apart and hills three
feet apart. The soil should be light and rich. As the
vines grow some support should be given them to hold
the fruit off the ground. For main crop sow about
two or three weeks after the first sowing and for late
use, sow in May or June.
Wilt is one of the tomatoes ’• worst enemies and this
can be cheeked to a great extent by spraying every
two weeks with Cupodust as described in the spray
material section of this book.
317 — RED ROCK. — This is a good canning or
main crop tomato that is noted for the heavy crop it
yields. Where space is limited in the home gardens
or for the canner who wishes to turn out the best
yield, this will make an excellent main crop sort. The
fruit is large, round, solid, and of a beautiful red
color. Very smooth and free from cracks.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25e, % lb. 85c, lb. $2.75, postpaid. 10
lbs. $20.00 by express.
318 — PONDEROSA. — For the person who
desires a large, meaty tomato there are few
varieties that will meet this need. This we con-
sider the best of the large tomatoes since it is
not so inclined to grow tough and woody around
the stem as the Brimmer. The fruit is very
large, meaty, and contains but few seed. The
color is a bright purple red. The vines are
stout and productive but should always be sup-
ported, because the large tomatoes are inclined
to break the vines.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00, post-
paid.
Ponderosa Tomato
Slate’s Matchless Tomato
310— SLATE’S MATCHLESS TOMATO.—
This tomato was introduced twenty-five years
or more ago. The Matchless was indeed well
named. It has held its own against all of the
new introductions, because it was impossible to
^ produce anything better. It is not one of the
small, extra early varieties, but a medium early,
^ vigorous growing and highly productive kind.
If properly cared for it will produce throughout
the entire season, and the fruit is good for table
use or for canning. The fruit is large, smooth,
always of uniform size, cardinal red color, con-
tains very few seed, and has a thick, meaty flesh
which has a mild luscious flavor. For home use
it cannot be equalled, and canners will find it a
profitable variety to grow. We exploit it be-
cause it is good — not because it is new and
brings us an enormous profit.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 85c, lb. $2.75, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $20.00, by express.
320 — NORTON. — A comparatively new variety
distributed by the Department of Agriculture some
years ago as being one of the best of the Wilt Resis-
tant type. It comes as a most valuable addition to
the tomato list since so many gardeners and commer-
cial growers both are having trouble with wilt or
blight. Some soils have almost been abandoned be-
cause of this disease. This variety withstands he
attacks of disease and produces a good crop of big
smooth tomatoes. Its fruit is almost exactly like the
Stone, being free from cracks, solid, meaty, and of a
bright scarlet color. It produces in midseason and
makes an excellent canning variety. We would sug-
gest to persons having trouble with wilt that they use
this variety and dust with Cupodust as mentioned in
the spray material section of this book.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, y± lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00 postpaid.
306— CHALK’S EARLY JEWELL.— One of the
most popular early tomatoes grown. It is a day ot
two later than the Earliana, but it is larger and more
productive. Market gardeners will find this to fill
their needs in every respect. The fruit is large,
round, smooth, solid and of scarlet red color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid. 10
lb. $25.00, by express.
314— LIVINGSTON GLOBE.— A market garden-
er’s variety that has ideal features for the home gar-
den. It is early and produces the most perfectly
formed fruit of any sort known. The tomatoes are
of medium size, smooth, globe shape, and have few
seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 34 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $32.50 by express.
312 — BRIMMER. — This is said to be the largest
of all tomatoes and produces an enormous yield. The
fruit is unusually large, flat, curving and of a bright
red color. It is too large for anything but home use
and we do not consider its quality so good as some of
'the smaller kinds. Its size, however, has made it
rather popular and many gardeners call for it every
year, but we recommend it for size only.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 14 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.50, postpaid.
321 — DWARF STONE. — Where it is not desired
to stake tomatoes this makes an excellent sort since
the vines are of dwarf bushy growth holding the fruit
up off the ground. It is also a good sort for small
gardens since it can be planted closer together than
the larger kinds. The fruit is of true Stone appear-
ance and quality and a beautiful red color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 14 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Slate’s New Stone Tomato
311— SLATE’S NEW STONE.— The old
Stone tomato was very popular with both home
gardeners and commercial growers and many
years ago we decided to devote special attention
to this variety. In 1913 we offered our new
strain of the Stone tomato for the first time.
It was an immediate success and has retained
its popularity so well that we still feature it.
We do not call this a new tomato. It is a very
old variety which has been constantly improved
by breeding and selection. Canners everywhere
have found it to be the best variety they can
get. They can use a larger percentage of the
fruit than that of any other canning tomato.
Thus New Stone is a profit maker for the can-
ner, because when he buys a bushel of these he
cans the maximum from it and does not have
the terrific loss from cracked and imperfect
fruit that comes from some varieties. This
strain of Stone is noted for its medium size,
solid fruit which is free from cracks and other
imperfections, very meaty, and of delicious
flavor. The tomatoes are almost round, slightly
flattened, and of a bright scarlet color. The
home or commercial eanner should pay especial
attention to this tomato and growers for the
late market will find it the best sort, since its
color and appearance command top prices. And
likewise, the home gardener needs all of these
good characteristics in his tomatoes, though he
may not can or sell them but he appreciates
quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, *4 lb. 85e, lb. $2.75, post-
paid. 10 lbs. $20.00, by express.
308 — EARLY DETROIT. — This variety is not
very well known, but it is greatly liked by those who
have tried it. We consider it the most beautiful and
in all respects one of the best tomatoes we have ever
grown. The fruit is large, exceptionally smooth, of a
handsome shape, round, and of a purplish pink color.
Pkt. 5e, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.20, lb. $3.75 postpaid.
313 — JOHN BAER. — This is an improved strain
of the old popular Bonnie Best. It is as early as the
Earliana, grows a vigorous vine and is very produc-
tive. The fruit is round, almost globe shape, but
slightly flattened at the stem. Color a bright scarlet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50 postpaid. 10
lbs. $30.00 by express.
319 — BEAUTY.^ — This is a good general purpose
tomato for either main crop or late use. The fruit is
large, solid, does not crack easily, and is of a purplish
red color. It is a good keeper, very productive, and
especially desirable for canning.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30e, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $30.00 by express.
322— GOLDEN QUEEN.— This is by far the best
and most productive of yellow tomatoes. The fruit is
large, smooth, of a beautiful golden color, and resem-
bles the Beauty in both size and shape. It is hard to
find a yellow tomato which will produce a good crop
of large fruit, but we think you will find this one
entirely satisfactory.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.10, postpaid.
323— YELLOW PEAR.— Novelty and . good to-
mato combined. Fruit small, pear shape, rich yellow
color, delicious flavor. Excellent for preserves or
pickles.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, V* lb. $1.50, postpaid.
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336— WHITE EGG.— The roots run from small to
medium size, are very smooth and pure white. The
flesh is crisp and tender, and does not become
coarse and pungent like some of the larger sorts.
We consider this one of the best varieties for
table use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
339— PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN.— An
excellent yellow turnip that makes a large root of
the best quality and a good growth of tops for
salad. Roots large, yellow, with purple tops, and
very sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
340— LARGE AMBER GLOBE.— Resembles the
rutabaga, and grows to an enormous size. When
harvested young the roots are very desirable for
table use. When allowed to stay in the ground it
produces a big yield of excellent stock feed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
341— PURPLE TOP YELLOW RUTABAGA.—
The sweetest and most productive of all rutabagas.
We have found this variety better adapted to our
American climate than any other. The roots are
large with yellow flesh, which is the sweetest of
any turnip.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, !i lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
342— SEVEN TOP.— The best of the salad va-
rieties. It does not make any root large enough to
eat, but produces an abundance of salad which will
continue to come after being cut.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, x/i lb. 25c, lb. 65e, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
343 — SOUTHERN PRIZE. — This is a salad turnip
preferred by some peopie who claim that it makes
a small root which, is aelicious for table use. Tops
are vigorous and will continue to come after being
cut. Roots small and white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1i lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
Turnips
Turnip seed may be sowed in the early spring or
fall. The soil should be very rich, well pulverized,
and the seed should not be covered more than one-
half inch deep. It is better to sow just after a
good rain when the soil has sufficient moisture in
it to assure germination. Use one ounce of seed
to every one hundred square feet or three to five
pounds per acre.
332— EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. — The
earliest of turnips and an ideal sort for sowing in
either spring or fall. The roots are round, flat, with
purple tops. Flesh tender and sweet. It is the
best sort for spring sowing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y± lb. 35c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 10
lbs. $7.50, by express.
337— PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAP.— This is an
early turnip, giving a most desirable root of medium
size and a good growth of tops for greens. Roots of
medium size, flat, with purple top and white bottom.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
338— EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH.— This is
an early strap leaf white turnip tljat serves a
double purpose. The roots are of medium size, flat
and pure white. Tops grow large and produce an
abundance of salad.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
330— MAMMOTH RED TOP GLOBE.— Makes
one of the most desirable general purpose turnips.
When harvested young the roots are tender and
crisp. If allowed to stay in the ground, they will
often weigh ten pounds or more, and make an ex-
cellent feed for cattle. Roots globe shape, white at
bottom with purple tops.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
331— PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.— Roots are
large, purple above the ground and white beneath.
Flesh white, fine grained and sweet. A most desir-
able turnip for table use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
333— LARGE WHITE NORFOLK GLOBE.— A
little later in maturing than the purple top globes,
but makes a better sort for winter keeping. Roots
large, globe shape, white with small green patch
around the tops.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
334— POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE.— An en-
ormous white turnip growing very much like a
rutabaga. Roots are globe shape, very large, skin
rather rugged, white with green above the ground.
Good for either table or stock feed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
335— WHITE COWHORN.— Roots long, thick,
and have few side rootlets. Makes only a small
growth of tops, but an enormous yield of roots.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 10
lbs. $5.00, by express.
FOR CUT
Alyssum
Lathyrus
Antirrhinum
Marigold
Asters
Mignonette
Calendula
Nasturtium
Calliopsis
Pansy
Candytuft
Phlox
Centaurea
Shasta Daisy
Chrysanthemum
Stocks
Cosmos
Sunflower
Dahlia
Sweet Peas
Delphinium
Sweet William
Dianthus
Tuberose
Gladioli
Verbena
Larkspur
Lupins
Zinnia
FOR EARLY SUMMER FLOWERS
Belli*
Calendula
Cents urea
Dianthus
Eschscholtxia
Four O’Clock
Hollyhock*
Myosoti*
Panay
Petunia
Poppy
Shasta Daisy
Sweet William
Sweet Pea*
Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Antirrhinum
Balsam
Beilis
Calliopsis
Delphinium
Four O’Clock
Kochia
Myosoti*
Morning Glories
Nasturtium
Petunia
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Stocks
Sunflower
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnia
FOR MID-SUMMER FLOWERS
Abutilon
Ageratum
Alyssum
Antirrhinum
Aster
Balsam
Beilis
Calendula
Calliopsis
Candytuft
Centaurea
Cherianthus
Clarkia
Annual
Chrysanthemum
Delphinium
D.antiius
Digitalis
Four O’Clock
Hibiscus
Hollyhocks
Larkspur
Lobelia
Marigold
Mignonette
Myosotis
Nasturtium
Petunia
Phlox
Salpiglossis
Scabiosa
Shasta Daisy
Stocks
Verbena
Sweet William
Zinnia
FOR AUTUMN FLOWERS
Acroclinium
Amaranthus
Antirrhinum
Beilis
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia
Delphinium
Four O’Clock
FOR LOW
BORDER PLANTS
Alyssum
Beilis
Browallia
Brachycome
Eschscholtzia
Godetia
Lobelia
Nasturtium
Oxalic
Verbena
-'T&
- <r
I !
Geranium
Helichrysum
Kochia
Marigold
Nasturtium
Pansy
Petunia
Salvia
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnia
FOR HARDY PERENNIALS
Anchusa
Asters (hardy)
Buddleya
Chrysanthemum
Coreopsis
Delphinium
Dianthus
Barbatus
Dianthus
Plumarius
Gaillardia
Heliopsis
Hibiscus
Iris
Myosotis
Phlox
Rudbeckia
Shasta Daisy
Sweet William
Tritoma
Veronica
Violet
FOR TALL BACKGROUNDS OR SCREENS
Celosia Cristata — 4 ft.
Cosmos — 6 to 10 ft.
Dahlia — 3 to 5 ft.
Ti thorn a
FOR POT PLANTS AND THE
WINDOW BOX
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Abutilion
Feverfew
Myosotis
Ageratum
Geranium
Nasturtium
Alyssum
Heliotrope
Nemesia
Begonia
Ice Plant
Oxalis
Beilis
Jerusalem
Pansy
Calendula
Cherry
Petunia
Candytuft
Kochia
Primula
Carnation
Lantana
Tuberose
Coleus
Lobelia
Verbena
Chrysanthemum
Mimosa
Vinca
Datura
Mignonette
I
FOR CLIMBERS TO COVER FENCE OR
TRELLIS
Adlumia
Balloon Vine
Balsam Apple
Balsam Pear
Cypress Vine
Cobea Scandens
Hop Vine
Lathyrus
Latfolius
Sweet Peas
Grasses
Hollyhocks — 4 to 8 ft.
Ricinus — 10 to 15 ft.
Sunflower— 4 to 10 ft.
FOR TALL BORDER
PLANTS
Abutilon
Balsam
Calendula
Calliopsis
Candytuft
Coleus
Four O’Clock
Kochia
Marigold
Mignonette
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Sweet William
Tuberose
FOR SHADY PLACES
Alyssum
Asters
Aquilegia
Clarkia
Coleus
Digitalis
Godetia
Hemerocallis
Hibiscus
Lily-of-the-Valley
Myosotis r
Pansy
Tritoma
Veronica
Violet
Neu> Flowers For IJou
TO GROW THIS YEAR
In order to more clearly bring to our customers’ atten-
tion the better things in flowers, we are grouping some
of them on this page. These novelties have been se-
lected by us after a careful study of the world’s flower
seed markets and we believe them to be worthy of cul-
tivation. We do not select novelties just for the sake
of having novelties but always try to pick those varieties
that offer both something new and something better.
PETUNIA
1016 — LARGE DOUBLE FRINGED.— We all know
that a double petunia is a rare flower. In order to pro-
duce seed of this variety, the flowers must be hand
hybridized at a great expense and an acre of the flowers
will produce hardly more than an ounce of seed. We
have secured a very limited stock of this seed from one
of the most reliable growers we know and we feel cer-
tain that it will produce a larger percentage of true
double flowers than any other strain of seed. The
flowers are beautifully fringed and come in a wide
range of colors. Packets of about 100 seed, $1.00 each.
DELPHINIUM
1013 — CARDIN ALE. — The delphiniums or perennial
Larkspurs give us a pure white and many attractive
shades of blue and now we add a bright cardinal red
to the list. These flowers live in the open ground for
years and give better spikes each year. Will bloom the
first year from seed. The seed are of rather slow germ-
ination and should be sowed in rich woods loam and
kept moist until the plants appear. Packets of about
100 seed, 30c each, 4 for $1.00.
SALVIA
1022 — DWARF SALMON. — Nothing can rival the
salvia or scarlet sage as a bedding plant and now we
can get this most useful plant in a beautiful salmon
pink color. We can imagine nothing more beautiful
than a bed of these flowers with their rich deep green
foliage over which comes the gorgeous salmon blooms.
Packets of about 100 seeds, 50c each.
LUPINS
1012 — HARTWEGl MIXED.— These useful flowers
are easy to grow and should be in every garden. Sow
the seed in a light loam in early spring. They bear
beautiful pea-like blossoms in a variety of bright colors
and make one of the best of cut flowers. Packet 10c,
MARIGOLD
1011 — TALL DOUBLE LEMON BALL.— These
large Marigolds are a very decided improvement over
the small flowers of the old type. In this variety we
offer a very large flower produced on a robust plant
growing about three feet high. The blossoms are per-
pectly formed and of a light lemon yellow. Packet 10c,
oz. $1.00.
SNAPDRAGON
1014 — TALL MAMMOTH FLOWERED MIXED.—
This is an old flower but has been greatly improved
in the past few years. It is a bi-ennial and in the South
often becomes almost a perennial. If started early in
the spring, they make a gorgeous bed the first year and
with a little protection will live through the winter in
Virginia. This strain of seed has been bred to produce
very tall spikes filled with enormous blossoms. The
color range is complete and if you once grow this large
flowered strain, you will always love snapdragon. Packet
20c, oz. $2.00.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Alyssum Acroclinium Aquilegia
Slate’s Flou>er Seed
In the following pages we offer what we Believe to be the most
select list of flowers obtainable. Many obsolete and undesirable
kinds have been eliminated and novelties and better varieties sub-
stituted. We make trials of - our flower seed yearly and are always
experimenting with novelties. Thus we are able to get first hand
information as to the value of varieties offered us.
In listing such a great number of varieties, we have been forced
to condense the information as much as possible. To aid us in this,
we employ the following symbols:
H — Hardy 0 — Annuals
HH— Half Hardy X— Biennials
T — Tender — Perenials
Annuals are those flowers that bloom and die the first year and
must be resown the following. Some of the most beautiful and use-
ful of flowers come in this class and they have the advantage of
giving early blooms from seed.
Biennials generally bloom the first year and again the second
but will not last longer than this. Many of these are best treated
as annuals and sowed each year.
Abutilon (T# 40 in.)
1001 — ABUTILON MIXED — Also known as Flowering Maple or Bell
Flower. A most desirable flower for window box, pot, or for
use in the garden. Blooms in a short while from seed and
makes fine plants with maple-like leaves and bearing bell-
shaped flowers of many colors. Pkt. 15c, 6 pkts. for 75c.
Acroclinium (HO 24 in.)
1002 — ACROCLINIUM MiIXED.— Also known as the Everlasting. For
dried boquets nothing is better. Cut when the blooms reach
perfection and hang in a cool shady place with heads down
until dry and they will retain their bright colors almost in-
definitely. Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 40c.
Adlumia (HO 15 ft.)
1003 — ADLUMIA — Also known as Alleghaney Vine. Good climber
for covering trellis, etc. Foliage very finely cut and dec-
orative. Flowers of flesh color. Reseeds itself from year to
year. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. S3. 00.
Perennials are the flowers for permanence. Some of them bloom
the first year. Others do not bloom until the second year but will
continue to come after that without resowing.
Cultural Directions are given on each packet of seed for the
specific flower contained therein. Further, we have a leaflet “How
to Grow Flowers,” giving many valuable hints on the general care
of the flower garden and mentioning the requirements of some of
the most popular flowers. As a general rule for all flowers, the fol-
lowing is good: Sow all Hardy flowers early in the spring, even
before frosts are over. Sow the Half Hardy about the time of the
last frost. And the Tender sorts after frost is over and warm
weather has come. The Half Hardy and Tender plants in northern
latitudes will do better if started indoors in boxes and transplanted.
And in the South the Tender plants should be started thus. A
light rich loam soil is always best for flowers. Manure used lib-
erally is a great help. Cover the seed to three times their greatest
size and use only well pulverized soil for covering. To produce
perfection in blooms, an abundance of water is essential.
All flower seed are quoted Postpaid.
Ageratum (HO 18 in.)
1004 — BLUE PERFECTION . — One of the best of bedding annuals.
Makes a compact growth of deep green foliage over which
clusters of bright blue flowers are to be seen throughout the
entire summer. Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 50c.
ALTHAEA ROSEA, see Hollyhocks.
Alyssum (HO 8 in.)
Alyssum is one of the most popular of our old flowers. It is
very easy to grow and blooms in a few weeks from seed started
outdoors. It makes one of the best of dwarf border plants and is
good for cutting. The perennial or yellow kind should be started
in the late spring or summer and transplanted in the fall to its
permanent position. • Or if started indoors very early in the
tpring, it will bloom the first year.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1005 — LITTLE GEM, White $ .05 $ .25 $ .30
1006 — MARITIMUM, White Sweet .05 .25 .30
1007 — LILAC QUEEN, Soft Lilac 10 .50 .60
1008 — SAXATILE, Yellow Perennial 10 .50 .75
A home without flowers is worse than a bird without a song
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A ntirrhinum
Aster , Crego Giant Aster, Late Branching
Amaranthus (HO 4 ft.)
Very useful plants for decorating large spaces in the garden or
for edging large lawns. Makes a large spreading bush literally
loaded with long tassel-like blooms, which take on bright colors as
fall approaches. Blooms all summer.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1009— CAUDATUS, Love Lies Bleeding $ .05 8 .25 8 .30
1010— TRICOLOR SPLENDENS, Josephs Coat 10 .50 .60
Antirrhinum (HX 10 to 24 in.)
There are few flowers that cover such a wide range, of uses as
the Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). They are hardy and bloom readilj
from seed the first year. In the North, they are best handled as
annuals, but in the South, they will live through the winter and
come up the second year. For early blooms start seed indoors in
March and transplant as soon as frost is over. They begin to bloom
in late Spring and last practically all summer. To get the most
blooms, pinch the bud of the young plants and allow them to
spread and branch. Colors covering some of the most rare and
vivid combinations are to be seen.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1015 — DEFIANCE Fiery Scarlet
.. .10
.50
.80
1017— TALL WHITE, 24 inches, White
. .10
.50
.75
1018— GOLDEN KING, 24 inches, yellow
. .10
.50
.75
1019 — DELICATA, 24 in. Rose Pink
. .10
.50
.75
1020 —TALL MIXED, All Colors
. .10
.50
.60
1014 — TALL MAMMOTH FLOWERED MIXED
. .20
1.00
2.00
Aquilegia (H# 30 in.)
1021 — AQU1LEGIA MIXED. — The popular old fashioned Columbine.
It is a hardy perennial and seed may be started outdoors
very early in the spring or sowed in the fall. Mixed colors.
Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. $2.00.
Asparagus (T#)
1023 — PLUMOSUS NANUS. — This is the most popular of the as-
paragus ferns. Grows readily from seed started indoors in
the early spring or summer in warm moist box. Foliage very
fine and of a deep green color. Grows about eighteen inches
tall and puts out many shoots. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.
1032 — SPRENGI. — Used for its foliage, but makes small flowers also.
Foliage dark green and feathery. Very desirable for hang-
ing baskets or for tall fern pots. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.
Asters (HO 18 to 36 in.)
Practically every flower lover is acquainted with asters. It
being one of the most popular both with florists and in the home
gardens. In this family of flowers the full value of some of the
most rare colors are brought out. In the North seeding may be
done outdoors after danger of frost is over, but we advise Southern
growers to start the seed early indoors, so as to give the plants
the early spring season for growing in the bed. Further, it will be
found best in the South to plant Asters in a partially shaded posi-
tion. The Queen of the Market strain is perhaps the most popu-
lar owing to the fact that it is one of the first to bloom. The Crego
Giants or Ostrich Plume come next in bloom and the Late Branch-
ing is the Aster of late summer and fall. The three planted together
will give a succession of blooms from July until frost. The
Aster likes a light, rich soil and a moderately moist location. Nico-
tine Dust is a safe insecticide to use for the mites and plant lice. Bug
Death will kill the chewing insects. We offer below a selection
obtained from one of the best Aster growers we know.
QUEEN OF THE MARKET STRAIN, 18 IN.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1025 — CRIMSON $ .10 $ .50 8 .75
1026 — LAVENDER ^s, 10 .50 .75
1027 — PINK 10 .50 .75
1028 — PURPLE fiSSl .10 .50 .75
1029 — LIGHT BLUE ii.i .10 .50 .75
1030 — WHITE .10 .50 .75
1024— ALL COLORS MIXED -10 -50 60
CREGO GIANT or OSTRICH PLUME, 30 IN.
1031 — MIXED ALL COLORS $ .10 $ .50 $ .75
AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING, 36 IN.
1039 — CRIMSON L$ .10 $ .50 $ .75
1040 — LAVENDER - " 10 .50 .75
1041 — PINK Llu..~: .10 .50 .75
104,2— PURPLE .10 .50 .75
1043 — LIGHT BLUE r.,^. : T_-...:,-..r 10 .50 .75
1044 — WHITE , -1° -50 .75
1038 — ALL COLORS MIXED , ... , 10 .50 .60
THE NEW BEAUTY ASTERS, 36 IN.
1319 —WHITE BEAUTY 15 .75 1.25
1318 — PINK BEAUTY 15 .75 1.25
1317— AZURE BEAUTY^- 15 .75 1.25
1050 — CHINA ASTERS, Mixed all colors 10 .50 .50
1051 — All kinds and colors of ASTERS Mixed 10 .50 .50
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Balloon Vine Balsam Coreopsis
Balloon Vine (HO 10 ft.)
1052 — BALLOON VINE. — Also known as Love in a Pu2. A good
climber of rapid growth for covering trellis. Takes its name
from its seed pods, which are balloon shape. Pkt. 5c, 6 for
25c, oz. 20c.
Balsam (HO 18 in.)
A popular flower of easy culture. It is adapted to edging tall
beds, bedding, or planting in groups. Balsams like full sunlight
and a very rich soil. Start seed and transplant twice before setting
them in permanent bed. This makes a better bush and
more
double
flowers.
Pkt.
6 for
Ox.
1054 —CAMELIA
FLOWERED , Scarlet
$ .10
8 .50
8 .60
1055— C AMELIA
FLOWERED, Pink
.10
.50
.60
105 &— CAMELIA
FLOWERED, Purple
. 10
.50
.60
1057— CAMELIA
FLOWERED, White
10
.50
.60
1053 —CAMELIA
FLOWERED, All colors
mixed 10
.50
.60
Balsam Apple (HO
12 ft.)
1191 —BALSAM
APPLE. — A most useful vine of rapid g
rrowth.
Used
for covering trellis and its fruit is very ornamental, re-
sembling an apple. Pkt. 10, 6 for 50c, oz. 55c.
Balsam Pear (HO 12 ft.)
1192 — BALSAM PEAR. — In all respects similar to the Balsam Apple
except for its fruit, which is pear shaped. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c,
oz. 55c.
BATCHELORS BUTTONS, see Centaurea Cyanus.
Begonia (T# 12 in.)
1058 — SEMPERF LORENS DOUBLE MIXED— A most desirable plant
for bedding or for potting for house decoration. For bedding
sow the seed indoors early in the spring. For house plants,
seed may be started at any time during the summer. The
seed are very small and should be pressed into the soil in-
stead of being covered. Pkt. 20c, 6 for $1.00.
BELL FLOWER, see Abutilon.
Beilis (H# 8 in.)
1059 — PERENNIS MIXED. — The double English Daisy. This is one
of the neatest of flowers for dwarf borders or edges. Fully
double flowers are borne on stiff stems of about six inches
length. Colors principally white and pink. Blooms in a very
short while from seed. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. $1.25.
BLACK EYED SUSAN, see Thunbergia.
I could hardly get along without my “Guide to Gardening I
think the planting charts are so helpful. I expect to send another
order before long.
A. J. Coleman,
Charlottesville, V a.
Browallia (HO 12 in.)
1061 — BROWALLIA MIXED. — Blue and white are the principal color*
of this autumn flower. Especially desirable for edging beds of
fall flowers. Can be lifted upon the approach of frost or cut
back, and potted for winter blooming. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c,
oz. 75c.
BURNING BUSH, See Kochia.
CAMPANULA, see Canterbury Bells.
Calendula (HO 18 in.)
There are few flowers that offer the novice such a rich profusion
of blooms for so little care. Calendulas are very hardy and will
bloom practically all summer if kept cut. The flowers of the double
sorts especially are most desirable for cutting. Seed may be sowed
outdoors and the plants will produce blooms in a very short while.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1063 — DOUBLE ORANGE KING $ .05 $ .25 $ .30
1064— DOUBLE LEMON QUEEN 05 .25 .30
1062— ALL KINDS MIXED 05 .25 .30
CALIFORNIA POPPY, see Eschscholtzia.
Calliopsis
Calliopsis or Coreopsis are easy to grow, profuse bloomers and
the Coreopsis or perennial kind will flourish for years. The annual
kind may be started outdoors after frost is over and will bloom the
first summer. The perennial kind should be started very early in a
hot bed or else started in the summer to make plants for the fol-
lowing year.
1065 — DRUMMONDI GOLDEN WAVE. — Hardy annual two feet high.
Produces an abundance of blooms during the summer and
fall. Flowers of golden yellow surrounded by reddish brown.
Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 30c.
1066— LANCEOLAT A GRAN DIFLORA.— This is the perennial Calli-
opsis, or what is known as the Coreopsis. About three feet
tall with flowers of golden yellow. Seed should be started
early and may be put outdoors or indoors and transplanted.
Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 30c.
Candytuft (HO 12 in.)
The Candytuft (Iberis). is one of the most important bedding
plants. They come into bloom quickly from seed started in the
early spring and bloom for a long time. The flowers are greatly
prized for cutting.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1068 — HYACINTH FLOWERED, White $ .05 $ .25 $ .30
1069— HYACINTH FLOWERED, Dark Crimson ._. .05 .25 .30
1070 — HYACINTH FLOWERED, Lilac 05 .25 .40
1067— HYACINTH FLOWERED, Mixed Colors .05 .25 .30
When you need advice about your Flowers, write us
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Canterbury Bells
Celosia or Coxcomb
Celosia, Childsii
Canna (T# 3 to 6 ft.)
Cannas may bo grown from seed started very early in the spring
in a window box and will bloom the first year. There is always a
novelty in growing them from seed, because new varieties may appear
in your plantings. Cut notch in seed and soak for twelve hours
before planting.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1072— DWARF KINDS MIXED $ .10 $ .50 $ .60
1073— TALL KINDS MIXED ., 10 .50 .60
Canterbury Bells (HX 30 in.)
This is one of the most beautiful and useful of garden plants.
In the South it can be treated as a hardy biennial, but in the
colder climates it may die out in the winter. Sow the seed very
early in the spring indoors and transplant after severe frosts are
over. Colors run in white and blue shades principally.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1074 — SINGLE MIXED $ .05 $ .25 $ .30
1075— DOUBLE MIXED „ 10 .50 1.50
Cardinal Climber (TO 25 ft.)
1076 — CARDIN AL CLIMBER. — Ipomcea Cardinalis is one of the most
popular of all climbers. Its foliage is very fine and fern-like
and the vines are covered with cardinal red flowers. It is
slow to germinate and the seed should be soaked for some
hours before planting. Do not plant outside until the weather
has become warm. Pkt. 15c, 6 for 75c, oz. $1.25.
Carnation (HH# 18 in.)
The carnation has become one of the leading flowers of America
and the wide range of varieties make them adaptable to many
different uses. In the following list, the Marguerite, Border, and
Chabaud may be used for bedding. The Chabaud makes good pot
plants. Start seed very early in spring indoors and transplant as
soon as severe frosts are over. The soil should be light, well drained
and very rich. Disbud to produce bushy plants. Application of
liquid manure will prolong the blooming period.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1077— DOUBLE MARGUERITES MIXED $ .15 $ .75 $1.00
1078— BORDER MIXED (Mostly Doubles) 15 .75 1.00
1079— CHABAUD EVERBLOOMING (Hardy) .15 .75 1.25
“ Cberianthus (HO 18 in.)
1090 — ANNUAL MIXED. — Cherianthus or Wallflower is not used as
much as it should be. The blossoms are of a coppery shade
and add a touch of distinction to the flower garden. It is
very easy to grow and should be included in the garden. A
good pot plant also. Pkt. 5c, 6' for 25c, oz. 35c.
CASTOR BEAN, see Ricinus.
Celosia (HHO 12 to 48 in.)
Celosias are very easy to grow and produce some of the finest
of garden decorations. The Cockscomb or Cristata sorts are also
valuable for drying for winter decorations. Seed may be started
outdoors after warm weather comes or indoors earlier. The Chinese
Woolflower sorts in white and yellow are novelties of recent intro-
duction and will be most welcome.
COXCOMB or CRISTATA SORTS
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1082 — DWARF MIXED, 12 to 15 inches Jg! $ .10 $ .50 $1.00
1083 — TALL MIXED, 36 to 48 inches 10 .50 .75
PLUMOSA SORTS
1084 — PLUMOSA YELLOW 10
1085 — PLUMOSA CRIMSON 10
.50
.50
.75
-75
CHILDSII or CHINESE WOOLFLOWER
1034 — CHILDSH
CRIMSON
10
.50
1.25
1035 —CH1LDSH
PINK
10
.50
1.25
1036— CHILDSH
YELLOW
.10
.50
1037— CHILDSH
WHITE
10
.50
Centaurea (HO 24 in.)
This family of flowers comes as a great boon to people having
but little time to devote to their flowers. Centaureas once sowed
will bloom for a long time and take care of themselves. They are
especially well adapted to sowing around fence corners and other
out-of-the-way places. It is one of the popular old fashion flowers
and is good for bedding or for cutting.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1086 — CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED, Batch’r ButtonsS .05 $ .25 $ .35
1088— l M PERI A LIS MIXED, Royal Sweet Sultan 10 .50 .60
1039 — GYMNOCARPA, Perennial. Dusty Miller.-.,:... .05 .25 .60
CHINA PINKS, see Dianthus.
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER, see Celosia Childsii.
Clarkia (HO 18 in.)
Clarkias are of easy culture and require only moderately rich
soil. Seed may be started in the open ground after frosts are over
and the plants will bloom in a short while. For a bed or border
of bright colors, there are few of the annuals that will do better
than these.
1103 — DOUBLE MIXED. — A beautiful favorite of the old fashion
garden. It is hardy and easy to grow and will bloom prac-
tically all summer. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
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Chrysanthemum Cosmos
Maximum King Edw. VII
Cleome (HO 5 ft.)
1107 — CLEOA1E PUNGENS.— Also known as the Spider Plant. A
good tall plant of easy cultivation. Can be used to good ad-
vantage to hide fences and make background for garden.
Blooms from summer until frost. Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 30c.
Chrysanthemum (HO 24 in.)
The plants grow fast and make compact bushes covered with
dainty flowers of many forms and colors. It is one of the most
useful for bedding and the flowers are good for cutting. If kept
cut, they will bloom for months. Seed may be started outdoors
early in spring.
SINGLE VARIETIES Pkt.
1092 —SINGLE MIXED, all colors $ .05
1096 — THE SULTAN, Red, maroon yellow margin .05
1097 — BURRIDGEANUM, white, red and yellow
1099— NORTHERN STAR, white and yellow __
1101— PURPUREUM
05
05
DOUBLE VARIETIES
1093 — CORONARIUM DOUBE MIXED 05
1094 — CORONAR1UM DOUBLE WHITE PEARL..„ .05
1095— CORONARIUM DOUBLE YELLOW .05
6 for
$ .25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
Oz.
$ .30
.30
.30
Perennial Chrysanthemum (HH# 18 in.)
The Maximum or Shasta Daisy branch of this family makes most
desirable additions to the hardy garden. If started early they will
all bloom the first year from seed.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1100 — MAXIMUM KING ED'D VII , White Shasta..? .10 $ .50 $ .75
Cobea Scandens (HHX 25 ft.)
1108 — COBEA SCANDENS BLUE. — A rapid growing vine for cover-
ing trellis. Flowers bell shape and of a blue color. In the
North it is best treated as an annual, but in the South it will
come year after year. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Single Dahlia
Cosmos (HO 4 to 7 ft.)
One of the best of cut flowers for late summer and autumn
blooms. Can be used very effectively to hide fences or for back-
ground.
DOUBLE COSMOS
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1316 — MIXED
COLORS
8 .10
8 .50
8 .75
EARLY
GIANT
FLOWERING STRAIN
•
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1111— EARLY
GIANT
WHITE
S .10
8 .50
8 .55
1112 — EARLY
GIANT
PINK ..
.10
.50
.55
1113 —EARLY
GIANT
RED ...
10
.50
.55
1110 —EARLY
GIANT
MIXED
.05
.25
.35
.50
.55
.50
.55
.50
.55
.25
3f
LADY LENOX or MAMMOTH LATE FLOWERING
1115 — LADY LENOX WHITE .10
1116 — LADY LENOX PINK .10
1117 — MAMMOTH LATE FLOWERING CRIMSON .10
1114 — LADY LENOX MIXED .05
Cypress Vine (HHO 15 ft.)
1118 — CYPRESS VINE MIXED. — A most highly ornamental climber
of easy culture. The foliage is very finely cut and resembles
that of an asparagus fern. Flowers in bright colors. Pkts.
10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Dahlia (T# 4 ft.)
Dahlias are easy to grow from seed and bloom the first year.
The seed should be started indoors in the early spring and set out
after warm weather comes. A light and very rich soil is needed.
Many novel colors and forms may be obtained in this manner at •
very small expense. These plants will make tubers, which should be
taken up in the fall and stored during the winter.
COCKSCOMB, See Celosia Cristata.
Coleus (T# 30 in.)
1109 — COLEUS HYBRIDUS MIXED. — These grow readily from seed,
which should be started early indoors. Fine large plants may
be obtained from seed and in the fall taken up and potted
for house decoration. Many remarkable colors and combi-
nations. Pkt. 20c, 6 for $1.00, oz. $6.00.
COLUMBINE, see Aquilegia.
CONVOLVULUS, see Morning Glories.
COREOPSIS, see Perennial Calliopsis.
CORNFLOWER ASTER, see Stokesia.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1119— COLLARETTE VARIETIES MIXED % .15 $ .75 $2.50
1120— CACTUS VARIETIES MIXED 20 1.00 3.50
1123 — LARGE DOUBLE MIXED 15 .75 2.00
1124 — SINGLE VARIETIES MIXED 10 .50 1.00
Datura (TO 30 in.)
1125 — DATURA MIXED. — Also known as Angels Trumpet. It makes
a most desirable bedding plant in warm climates and is one
of our best pot plants. Large trumpet like flowers in bright
colors. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
A cottage surrounded by flowers may well look with scorn upon a mansion on barren ground
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Dianthus
Delphinium (H# 4 ft.)
1180 — BELLADONNA. — This we consider the finest of the Del-
phiniums or Perennial Larkspurs. Started indoors early in the
spring, it will bloom the first year from seed. Flowers of
light blue. Pkt. 20c, 6 for $1.00, oz. $4.00.
1013— CARDIN ALE, scarlet. 30c pkt.
DELPHINIUM (Annual sorts), see Larkspur.
DIANTHUS (HO 15 in.)
We all know and love the Pinks as these flowers are called.
They are among the most useful and desirable of annuals and so
very easy to grow. Sow seed outdoors early in spring in good rich
•oil and you will have a wonderful harvest of the brightest colored
flowers.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1127 — SINGLE
CHINESE MIXED
S .05
$ .25
$ .50
1126 — DOUBLE
CHINESE MIXED
- 05
.25
.60
1132— SINGLE
HEDDEWIGH MIXED
.25
.45
1128— DOUBLE
HEDDEW1GII MIXED
.10
.50
.60
1129 — DOUBLE
MORNING CLOAK—
Mahogany and white
.10
.50
1.00
1130— DOUBLE
FIREBALL, deep red
.10
.50
.85
1131— DOUBLE
ALBA, white
- .10
.50
.85
DIANTHUS BARBATUS, see Sweet William.
DIDISCUS CAERULEA, see Queen Annes Lace Flower.
Digitalis (H# 4 ft.)
1133 — GLOXIN AEFLORA MIXED. — Commonly known as Foxglove.
Tkis is one of the flowers seen in the hardy gardens of our
grandmothers and is still most popular. Seed should be started
early indoors. Plants are rather large and throw up bloom
spikes covered with bright flowers. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c,
oz. 60c.
DUSTY MILLER, see Centaurea Gymuocarpa.
Eschscholtzia (HO 10 in.)
1134 — LARGE FLOWERING HYBRIDS.— One of the daintiest of
annuals for bedding or for edging walks. Flowers of good
substances are borne in profusion in a short while after sow-
ing. Colors mostly in shades or combinations of yellow’. A
good flower for scattering in fence corners or on large lawns
to brighten them. Sow where plants are to remain. They do
not stand handling very well. Pkt. 10c 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Feverfew (HH# 18 in.)
1137 — DOUBLE FEVERFEW . — Fine bedding plant with double chrys-
anthemum-like flowers of white. Start seed early in spring
indoors and transplant after warm weather comes. Pkt. 10c,
6 for 50c, oz. 75c.
FORGET-ME-NOT, see Myosotis.
Four O’Clock
Four O’Clock (HO 24 in.)
1138 — FOUR O’CLOCK MIXED. — Fine bushy plants of upright and
spreading growth, literally covered with beautiful flowers,
which open in the evenings. Blooms all summer. Pkt. 5c.
6 for 25c, oz. 25c.
FOXGLOVE, see Digitalis.
Gaillardia (HO 18 in.)
1140 — LOR1ENZA DOUBLE MIXED. — Popular and well-known flower
of easy cultivation. Blooms for a long time and bears bright
blossoms in red and yellow shades. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Geranium (Tit 18 in.)
1142 — ZONALE MIXED. — The finest of bedding or pot geraniums
can easily be grown from seed. Sow indoors early in spring
and transplant after warm weather comes. Plants grow rap-
idly and make large specimens by mid-summer. Colors mostly
in reds and pink shades. Pkt. 15c, 6 for 75c.
GILLIF LOWER, see Stocks.
Godetia (HO 15 in.)
1144 — DWARF MIXED. — A most desirable bedding and border plant
bearing a profusion of blooms of satiny texture and in many
rich colors. This is one of the flowers that do best in a
rather poor soil. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Gourds (HO 6 to 12 ft.)
1145 — ORN AMENT AL MIXED. — A mixture of the most ornamental
of the small gourds. These are both useful after dried and
decorative while growing on the vine. Pit. 5c, 6 for 25c,
oz. 30c.
Grasses (HO 2 to 6 ft.)
All of the ornamental grasses are easy to grow and do well on
almost any soil. For sowing in fence comers, making hedges, or
for making small circles on the lawn, nothing is better and many
of them are very valuable for drying for winter decorations.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1148 — BRIZA MAXIMA, Quaking grass 10 .50 .35
1149 — COIX LACHRYMA, Jobs Tears 05 .25 .35
1146 — ORNAMENTAL GRASSES MIXED .05 .25 .35
Helichrysum (HO 30 in.)
1153 — HELICHRYSUM MIXED. — This is the strawflower so highly
prized for dried bouquets. Easy to grow and valuable for
winter decorations. Colors principally red, white, blue, and
pink. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Delphinium
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Heliotrope Hibiscus Hollyhock
Heliotrope (T# 24 in.)
1154 — HELIOTROPE MIXED. — A most desirable pot plant and good
for bedding in summer. Requires moist rich soil and should
not be put out until warm weather comes. Fragrant flowers
in blue and white. Pkt. 15c, 6 for 75c, oz. $1.50.
Hibiscus (HO 24 in.)
1157 — AFRICANUS. — Fine bushy plants with beautiful foliage and
covered with very large almost flat blooms. Seed may be
sown outdoors early in spring in light rich soil. Pkt. 10c,
6 for 50c, oz. 50c.
Hollyhocks
The annual Hollyhocks are a most valuable hedge or screen for
the annual garden and the perennial varieties will grow well in the
hardy garden. These are among the popular old garden favorites
and will add a blaze of glory to the garden during June and July.
Both kinds may be seeded outdoors very early in the spring.
ANNUAL VARIETIES
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1158— SINGLE MIXED
...S .05
$ .25
S .40
1159— DOUBLE MIXED ...
.
_ .10
.50
1.00
PERENNIAL VARIETIES
1160— ALLEGHANEY DOUBLE MIXED
.. .10
.50
1.50
1162— C HATERS
DOUBLE
WHITE
.. .10
.50
1.50
1163 —CHATERS
DOUBLE
PINK
.. .10
.50
1.50
1164 — C HATERS
DOUBLE
YELLOW
.. .10
.50
1.50
1165— CHATERS
DOUBLE SCARLET
.. .10
.50
1.50
1166— CHATERS
DOUBLE
MAROON
.. .10
.50
1.50
1161 —CHATERS
DOUBLE
MIXED
.. .10
.50
1.50
HUMULUS JAPONIC A, see Japanese Hop Vine.
IBERIS, See Candytuft.
IMPATIENS, See Balsam.
Ice Plant (HO 6 in.)
1168 — ICE PLANT. — A most novel pot or border plant of easy cul-
ture. The foliage is long, triangular, and its green surface
seems to be covered with crystals. Pkts. 10c, 6 for 50c.
INDIA PINKS, see Dianthus.
INSECT POWDER PLANT, see Pyrethrum.
IPOMOEA 1 see Moonflower, Cypress Vine, Cardinal Climber.
Japanese Hop Vine (HO 20 ft.)
1167 — GREEN LEAVED. — The hop vine is both useful and dec-
orative, and is often used for covering trellis or porch. One
of the most rapid growing of all vines and is covered with
dense foliage. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Jerusalem Cherry (TO 12 in.)
1169 — JERUSALEM CHERRY . — One of the best pot plants for
house decorations. Grown for its highly ornamental fruit,
which is borne in great profusion and is highly colored. Pkt.
10c, 6 for 50c.
Kochia (HO 3 ft.)
1170 — CHILDSII. — As an annual hedge or for specimen plants for
tubs or to set around the garden or lawn, nothing better caD
be had. It is very easy to grow and its fine foliage is very
ornamental. Grows in symmetrical form like a well trimmed
plant and in the late autumn turns red. Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c,
oz. 30c.
Lantana (T# 24 in.)
1172 — MIXED. — Deep green foliage with bright flowers like those of
Verbena. Colors run in white, red and yellow. Good for
pots or for bedding in summer. Decorative and fragrant.
Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 60c.
Larkspur (HO 1 to 2 ft.)
The upright plants with their bright flowers make a most de-
sirable border for beds of tall flowers or for edging walks. They
are very easy to grow and seed may be put outdoors early in the
spring.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1174 — DOUBLE
STOCK
FLOWERED
WHITE $
.05
$ .25
% .30
1116— DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED LIGHT BLUE
.05
.25
.30
1176— DOUBLE
STOCK
FLOWERED
PURPLE
.05
.25
.30
1111— DOUBLE
STOCK
FLOWERED
PINK
.05
.25
.30
1178 —DOUBLE
STOCK
FLOWERED
CARMINE....
.05
.25
.50
1173— DOUBLE
STOCK
FLOWERED
MIXED
.05
.25
.30
For Perennial Larkspur see Delphinium.
Lathyrus Latfolius (H# 8 ft.)
1291 — MAXED. — Also known as Perennial Sweet Peas or Everlasting
Peas. Its growth and flowers are very similar to that of the
Sweet Pea and once this flower is planted it will continue to
bloom practically all summer for years. It is a perennial and
very hardy. Flowers principally in white and pink. Pkt.
10c, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75.
Lobelia (HHO 8 in.)
1182 — CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA— These fine little plants of
compact growth with their clean green foliage and bright
blue flowers are most desirable for ribbon beds or for pot
culture. Also good for edging dwarf beds. Pkt. 15c, 6 for 75c.
LOVE-IN-A-MIST, see Nigella.
If you need assistance in planning your flower beds call on us. You are welcome
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Kochia Marigold Morning Glory
Marigold (HO 1 to 4 ft.)
Some of the better sorts of Marigold are among the best of
flowers. The Orange Ball varieties being among the most beautiful
in cultivation. It is a hardy flower of easy culture and doing well
in any light rich soil.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1184 — DWARF DOUBLE GOLDEN BALL (French)
1011— TALL DOUBLE LEMON
.10
8 .50
81.00
.05
.25
.30
.05
.25
.30
.10
.50
1.00
MATRICARIA, see Feverfew.
MARVEL OF PERU, see Four O’Clock.
MATHIOLA, see Stocks.
MESEMBRANTHEMUM, see Ice Plant.
MEXICAN FIRE BUSH, see Kochia.
MYOSOTIS (HH# 8 in.)
1198 — ALPESTRIS BLUE. — These beautiful little blue flowers, bet*
ter known as Forget-Me-Nots are highly prized for dwarf
beds and for use in connection with other small flowers. Do
best in moist shady locations. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 75c.
Nigella (HO 18 in.)
1215 MIXED. — This flower thrives in almost any soil and is of easy
culture. Flowers principally in blue and white. Blooms
practically all summer and then throws seed pods of queer
appearance. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 55c.
Nasturtiums (HO 8 to 72 in.)
Mignonette (HO 12 in.)
A dainty little flower of surpassing fragrance and greatly prized,
both for its bright colors and sweet odor. Blooms in a very short
while from seed and will prove highly valuable for cut flowers.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1187 — GOLIATH, red : $ .10 8 .50 $ .75
1188 — GOLDEN QUEEN, bright yellow ..M 10 .50 .50
1189 — ^WHITE PEARL, pure white 10 .50 .75
1186 — MIXED 10 .50 .50
MIRAB1L1S, see Four O’Clock.
MOLE PLANT, see Ricinus.
MOMORDICA, see Balsam Apple and Pear.
Moonflower (TO 20 ft.)
1193 — WHITE MOONFLOWER. — A very popular vine for covering
porch or trellis. Seed are very hard and should be notched
and soaked before planting. In northern latitudes, seed should
be started indoors. Large white flowers like those of the
Morning Glory cover the vine at night. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c,
oz. 60c.
Morning Glories (HO 1 to 8 ft.)
Morning Glories have their place in the flower garden and are
often found most valuable for covering fences, low trellis, or for
bedding. They add a vivid color scheme and have the advantage
of being the easiest of flowers to grow.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1196 — FRINGED JAPANESE MIXED 10 .50 .55
MOSS ROSE, see Portulaca.
MOURNING BRIDE, see Scabiosa.
Even the amateur gardener can reap loads of blossoms from a
bed of nasturtiums. And nothing can rival their bright colors. The
nasturtium delights in a rather dry and poor soil. Too much
manure will make a luxuriant growth of vine and few flowers. Plant
seed outdoors where they are to remain, after danger of frost is
over. Cover one inch deep and thin to stand four to eight inches
apart. The dwarf kinds grow about twelve inches high and the tall
about four to six feet.
DWARF SORTS
Pkt. Oz. %*lb.
1200 — DW ARF YELLOW, green foliage 3 .05 5 .10 $ .30
1201 — SPENCER DAVID BURPEE, Scarlet 05 .10 .30
1202 — DW ARF BRONZE, Reddish golden bronze 05 .10 .30
1203 — RUBY KING, Bluish rose .05 .10 .30
1204 — SPOTTED KING, Indian yellow spotted red .05 .10 .30
1199 —DWARF MIXED 05 .10 .30
1206 — DWARF IVY LEAVED, beautiful foliage 05 .10 .30
1207 — DW ARF CAMELEON, a rainbow of color.... .05 .10 .30
TALL SORTS
1209 — TALL YELLOW 05 .10 .39
1210 — CLOTH OF GOLD, Golden leaf, scarlet 05 .10 .30
1211 — EDWARD OTTO, Lilac brown 05 .10 .30
1212 — MADAM GUNTHERS HYBRIDS, all shades .05 .10 .30
1208 — TALL MIXED .... 05 .10 .30
Nemesia (HHO 12 in.)
1213 — LARGE FLOWERING MIXED. — Excellent for pots or for
garden culture. They grow readily from seed and are in
bloom in a few weeks after sowing. Many bright colors are
present. Pkt. 15c, 6 for 75c.
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Pansy Ruffled Giant Petunia
Pansy (H# 6 in.)
This flower needs no introduction to the American gardener. Its
requirements are a moist, shady position, very rich soil, and
watering during the blooming period. Seed started outdoors in
February or March in covered beds should produce blooms the same
year. Seed sowed in June and kept in covered frames during severe
weather will produce winter and early spring flowers.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1218 —TRIMARDEAU KING OF THE BLACKS 8 .15 $ .75 $2.00
1219 —TRIMARDEAU YELLOW WITH BLACK EYE .15 .75 2.00
1220 — PEACOCK, Light Blue 15 .75 2.00
1221— ROYAL PURPLE 15 .75 2.00
1217— TRIMARDEAU GIANT MIXED 15 .75 2.00
1223— GIANT VARIEGATED AND STRIPED 15 .75 2.00
1224 — TUFTED or VIOLAS MIXED 15 .75 4.00
1322 — GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED 15 .75 3.03
1323— MASTERPIECE STAINED 15 .75 2.25
PERIWINKLE, see Vinca.
Petunia (T# 10 to 18 in.)
Petunias make the finest of bedding flowers owing to their long
blooming period and the mass of blooms they make. Seed may be
started indoors early in the spring or put outside after warm weather
comes and they will bloom in a short while and last until frost.
Plants may be taken up, cut back, and potted for winter in the
fall. For window boxes there is nothing better than Petunias.
DWARF VARIETIES, 10 to 12 IN.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1226— NANA ERECTA SNOWBALL, White
.$ .15
$ .75
$2.25
1228 NANA ERECTA VIOLACEA, Deep Violet
.15
.75
2.25
1227— NANA ERECTA ROSY MORN, Pink & White
.15
.75
2.50
1225— NANA ERECTA MIXED
.10
.50
1.75
BEDDING VARIETIES, 18 IN.
1230 — ALBA, Large pure white flowers
.10
.50
1.00
1231 GENERAL DODDS BLOOD RED
.10
.50
1.00
1232 — CARMEN SILVA, Violet with white throat....
.10
.53
1.00
1229 BEDDING MIXED
. .10
.50
.75
1234— RUFFLED GIANTS MIXED, very fine
. .25
1.50
......
1016 — LARGE DOUBLE FRINGED
. 1.00
Primula (T# 10 in.)
The Primula or Primrose, as they are commonly called, are
among the best of pot plants. The Chinese sorts have leaves of odd
shape and are fringed, while the Abconica strain is noted for the
duration of its blooming period. Start seed indoors at any time and
put into four inch pots, which will be large enough for them even
when fully grown.
Pkt.
$ .25
.25
White Phlox
Phlox
A popular flower of easy cultivation. Anyone can grow Phlox.
Sow seed outdoors early in the spring in a light rich soil.
ANNUAL or DRUMMONDI. 12 to 24 in.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1233— GRAN DIF LORA ALBA— White $ .15 $ .75 $1.00
1239— GRAN DIF LORA ISABELLIN A, Yellow ....Vkl. .15 .75 1.00
1240 — GRAN DIFLORA BRILLIANT SCARLET 15 .75 1.00
1241 —GRANDIFLORA STELLATA SPLENDENS,
scarlet with white eye 15 .75 1.00
1237— GRANDIFLORA MIXED 10 .50 .75
Poppy (HO 12 to 21 i.n)
,No matter how common the poppy gets, its will always retain its
ctiarm for flower lovers. The brilliant colors and different forms of
flower give a wide variety and many of the poppies rank among our
most beautiful flowers. Sow seed very early in the spring where
plants are to remain since they do not stand transplanting.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1245 — AMERICAN LEGION, rare new scarlet $
.10
$
.50
$ .75
1246 — GLACUM, Scarlet Tulip Poppy
.10
.50
.75
1247 — MIKADO, double crimson scarlet ...-
.05
.25
.30
1248— RYBURGH HYBRIDS, double mixed colors
.10
.50
.75
1249 — DOUBLE CARNATION FLOWERED MIXED
.05
.25
.30
1250 DOUBLE PEONY FLOWERED MIXED
.05
.25
.30
1251 DOUBLE SCARLET
.10
.50
.55
1244 — SINGLE SHIRLEY MIXED
.05
.25
.25
PERENNIAL VARIETIES
1252— OR1ENTALE, vivid scarlet
.10
.50
1.25
1253 ICELAND MIXED
.15
.75
1.75
Portulaca (TO 10 in).
1254 — DOUBLE MIXED.— This seed is the result o:
f ca
reful hybridi-
zation and may be relied upon to produce
as
many
double
flowers as any. A few singles may show up i
n any
seed
. how-
ever. A very useful plant for dwarf beds or
for
edging.
Flow-
ers rose-like and in vivid colors. Pkt. 10c, 6 1
for 50c,
, OZ.
$2.00.
PRIMROSE, see Primula.
I
Pyrethrum (HH# 18 in.)
1257 —ROSEUM MIXED.— These daisy like flowers add much to the
garden or border. Start seed indoors early in the spring.
Pkt. 15e, 6 for 75c, oz. $2.00.
1255 —CHINESE MIXED
1236— ABCONICA MIXED
Flowers give to children an appreciation for the beautiful
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Double Poppy
Queen Annes Lace Flower (TO 36 in.)
1258 — QUEEN ANNE’S LACE FLOWER.— A novelty in flowers that
is easy to grow but requires a little care in starting. Sow
seed indoors early in the spring and transplant to moist,
shady location after warm weather comes. Blooms all sum-
mer and bears lace-like lavender flowers on long stems. Pkt.
15c, 6 for 75c, oz. $1.25.
Ricinus (HHO 8 to 12 ft.)
1259 — ZANZIBAR1ENSIS. — This is a most useful and decorative
plant. It can be used for shade for flower beds or lawn, and
its tropical, luxuriant growth is always to be admired. Plant
seed outdoors after warm weather comes and in a very rich
soil. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c.
Scarlet Sage , Salvia
Shasta Daisy (H# 18 in.)
Shasta Daisies are among the easiest of flowers to grow and are
perfectly hardy, living through the most severe winters. Seed may
be started in the late spring or summer to make plants for setting
out in the fall or for quick results, we can supply plants that will
bloom in a short while after planting. See perennial plant section
of this book.
1266 — KING EDWARD VII. — This is a very early and prolific bloom-
er and will continue to bloom practically all summer. Seed
started indoors very early in the spring will produce blooms
the first year. Flowers of good size, daisy-like and white.
Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. 75c.
Scabiosa
Salpiglossis (HHO 24 in.)
1260 — EMPEROR MIXED. — An unusual flower of simple culture.
The flowers are tubular and veined in many rich color com-
binations. A ‘ coppery color seems to run through them all.
Seed may be started early indoors or planted outside after
warm weather comes. Blooms from mid-summer until autumn.
Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c, oz. $1.00.
Salvia (T# 2 to 3 ft.)
The Salvias rank among our most important bedding plants and
go remarkably well with many autumn blooming flowers. The foli-
age is a very deep green, over which the long heads of red and
lavender blue flowers come to make a most striking bed. Salvia
seed may be started indoors early or outside after warm weather
comes.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1261— SPLEN DENS, Tall Scarlet Sage S .15 S .75 $2.00
1262— AMERICA, Semi-dwarf Scarlet Sage 25 1.35 2.25
1263 — FARINACEA, Tall Lavender Blue Sage 15 .75 1.75
1022— DWARF SALMON, New salmon 50
Scabiosa (HO 24 in.)
1264— LARGE FLOWERED DOUBLE MIXED.— Commonly known as
Mourning Bride. This is an annual of easy culture and often
scattered about the grounds to attract butterflies. Blooms
practically all summer. Pkt. 5c, 6 for 25c, oz. 40c.
SCARLET SAGE, see Salvia.
Schizanthus (HO 18 in.)
1265 — W1SETONENSIS. — A most useful annual and very easy to
grow. Seed may be started indoors early in spring or outdoors
after warm weather comes. A good pot plant. Ornamental
foliage resembling a fern and flowers in many rich combin-
tion3. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.
SENSITIVE PLANT, see Mimosa.
Stocks (HO 18 in.)
Stocks with their fragrant rose-like flowers borne on a number
of spikes to each plant, makes a most valuable addition to the
flower garden. For cutting there are few flowers better and they
make good borders, beds, or pot plants. Bloom from early summer
until mid-summer or can be planted so as to have a succession.
Pkt. 6 for Oz.
1267 — DWARF GERMAN TEN WEEKS MIXED $ .10 $ .50 $1.00
1268 — CUT AND COME AGAIN MIXED, or Beauty
of Nice 10 .50 2.50
SNAPDRAGON, see Antirrhinum.
SOLANUM, see Jerusalem Cherry.
SPIDER PLANT, see Cleorne.
STRAWFLOWER, see Helichrysum.
SUMMER CYPRESS, see Kochia.
TITHONIA
THE WONDER FLOWER
1269 — SPECIOSA — Beyond a doubt this plant gives more
beautiful cut flowers than any other in cultivation. The
plants grow very tall and make immense bushes which are
literally covered with bright flowers on long graceful stems.
The flowers are single, of a bright orange vermillion color,
and resemble African Marigolds in form. They are especially
desirable for baskets and vases. The seed should be started
out doors after warm weather comes. Any rich soil will
grow them. The plant is very easy to grow and begins to
bloom in a short while. For a tall background or screen
nothing better can be found.
Pkt. 25c, 3 for 50c.
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Sunflower, Stella Sweet William Curled and Crested Zinnia
Thunbergia (HO 4 ft.)
1294 — ALATA MIXED. — Better known as Blackeyed Susan and a
favorite pot and bedding trailer. Makes a dense mass of
foliage and bears an abundance of blossoms of varied colors,
all with black eyes or centers. Pkt. 10c, 6 for 50, oz. $1.00.
Sunflower (HHO 2 to 8 ft.)
We all know these useful flowers. They thrive in almost any
soil and are very valuable for garden decoration, cutting, and for
screens, or backgrounds.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1270 — STELLA, Yellow with black center, 4 ft
$ .10
$ .50
$ .55
1271 — MINIATURE, Yellow with dark center, 3
ft. .10
.50
.55
1272 — RED, Large flowers of yellow and red, 6
1273 — DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM, FLD., 6
ft. .10
ft.
.50
.45
Yellow
.10
.50
.45
Sweet William (H# 18 in.)
Start seed very early in the spring indoors and transplant after
severe frosts are over. Or seed may be sowed outdoors very early
and given a slight covering of litter. Early sowing is essential if
flowers are desired the first year. After the first year a great pro-
fusion of blooms are to be had in the bright colors. We consider
this one of the best of hardy perennials.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
1292 —DOUBLE MIXED
$ .10
$ .50
$1.00
1293 —SINGLE MIXED
.10
.50
.60
1302— SCARLET BEAUTY ....
10
.50
1.00
1303 — PINK BEAUTY
1 .10
.50
1.00
Verbena (HH#
12
to
15 in.)
A favorite bedding plant which
may
be perennial in
the South,
but is best treated as an annual.
Blooms
in a short
while
from
seed and can be sowed outdoors early in the spring. One of the
brightest of flowers and its dwarf growth makes it especially de-
sirable for dwarf beds. Also good for pots or window boxes, bloom-
ing all summer.
1297— MAMMOTH
WHITE
Pkt. 6 for
$ .10 $ .50
Oz.
$1.25
1298— MAYFLOWER, bright pink
10
.50
1.25
1299— MAMMOTH
YELLOW, golden
10
.50
1.25
13C0 — MAMMOTH
BLUE
10
.50
1.25
1301 —DEFIANCE,
fiery red
10
.50
1.25
1296— MIXED, all
colors
10
.50
.75
The Vinca or
Vinca (T# 18
Periwinkle is a most
in.)
desirable bedding
plan!
: ow-
mg to its resistance to dry weather and hot sun. It is a perennial,
but blooms readily from seed the first year. Start early indoors or
after the weather gets warm outdoors. Blossoms of pink and white.
Pkt. 6 for
1304 — MIXED, white and pink .15 .75
WALLFLOWER, see Cherianthus.
ZINNIA (HO 1 to 3 ft.)
For years we have prided ourselves upon our strain of Zinnias.
These are often referred to as gross flowers not suited to a real
flower garden. This may be true of some strains, but we have to
offer now a most select strain of double dahlia flowered Zinnias
which will hold their own against any flower. Sow the seed out-
doors where plants are to remain, after danger of frost is over.
Thin plants to stand twelve inches apart. They will succeed on
almost any soil, but like a moist, rich soil best. The giant flowers,
measuring over six inches across and fully double, resemble some of
the finest of dahlias and no more perfect flower can be had for
bedding and cutting.
Pkt.
6 for
Oz.
130 6— GIANT
DOUBLE
WHITE
S .15
$ .75
$1.25
1307 —GIANT
DOUBLE
GOLDEN YELLOW ..
15
.75
1.25
1308— GIANT
DOUBLE
SHRIMP PINK, new
.75
1.25
1309 — GIANT
DOUBLE
SCARLET
15
.75
1.25
1310 —GIANT
DOUBLE
PURPLE
15
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Gold Medal Zinnias
1324— GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE.— This mixture of Zinnias
was grown by the same man and from the same strain that
carried away the Royal Horticultural Society gold medal in
1924. We consider it the last word in Zinnias. These plants,
if properly cared for, will produce mammoth blooms, rival-
ling the dahlia in its perfection. The plants are robust
and will grow under almost any conditions like the ordinary
Zinnia, but they like moist rich loam soil. The flowers
are of immense size, perfect form, and embrace the richest
of colors. We have secured this mixture at extra expense
with the understanding that it will contain a full range of
colors.
Pkt. 25c, 3 for 50c; oz. $2.00.
The Newest and Best Sweet Peas are to be found in our list
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Slate’s Sweet Peas
The Sweet Pea is the most popular of all annual flowers, and it
is of such easy culture that even the inexperienced may expect
wonderful results from them. In the South, early planting of
Sweet Peas is necessary in order to get perfect blooms and in any
climate early planting is advisable, because it prolongs the bloom-
ing season. The time for sowing is as early in the spring as the
soil can be worked. Dig the soil deep and chop it into good work-
ing condition. Lay off rows 30 inches apart and eight inches deep.
Cover the bottom of this trench with three inches of fine manure,
on top of this two inches of soil, sow the seed in a thick drill,
and cover with light soil, enough to fill the trench. A covering of
boards, straw, or manure, should then be given as protection. Sweet
Peas should always be planted thick and not thinned. If the vines
are thick and foliage dense the flowers will be much better. When
spring opens remove the covering and give the young plants frequent
cultivation. A support of twine, wire, or brush should be sup-
plied.
1320 — INSPIRATION. — This new sweet pea was offered to our
trade for the first time in 1925. We have found it to be an intro-
duction of great merit. The blossoms are large and borne on sprays
of four, each being of perfect form and having the true Spencer
wave. The color is a pure white, but the edge of each flower is
tinted in the softest imaginable shade of rose-pink. Everything
about this flower suggests grace, beauty, and refinement and it has
the delightful fragrance of orange blossoms.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, x/4 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
1321 — IMAGINATION . — All gardeners who love rich bold colors
will glory in this magnificent new sweet pea. It is a robust grow-
ing Spencer with long stems and glossy bright foliage. The flowers
are very large and of a beautiful shade of crimson which deepens
at the throat. We consider that in this new sweet pea we have
the finest self-colored crimson in the world today. It will live
with the gardeners who appreciate the best in sweet peas, because
real beauty, and worth, cannot be depreciated by age.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, x/± lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
1280 — IMPROVED KING WHITE.— This variety is entirely free
from any color and we consider it the finest white. It is strong,
free flowering and of exquisite form and texture.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.5®, postpaid.
1281 — DAINTY. — The flowers are large, well frilled, and have a
beautiful pink edge on .white grsund. As its name implies, it is
one of the most dainty of sweet peas.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1282 — DAISY BUD. — This is an extra large and beautifully waved
flower borne on good stems. The color is a combination of apple
blossom tints with a suggestion of cream pink.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c ; % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1283 — BARBARA. — This is the finest salmon colored sweet pea.
The vines are vigorous and give a profusion of the richly colored
blossoms.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1284 — CARESS. — The immense well formed flowers are beauti-
fully frilled and borne on strong vines. The color is a soft rich
shell-pink deeply toned, and suffused with buff, making a most
pleasing effect in all.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
1277 — HAWLMARK PINK. — The color is a beautiful shade of
rich rose pink, shaded with salmon. The wings are bright rose
pink. The standards are somewhat lighter in color and slightly
toned down with salmon. The blooms are very large and waved.
We consider this one of the finest of the pinks.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
1286 — ROSALIND. — The large petals are charmingly waved and
fluted and carry a bright rosy carmine color. In every respect
this is a most attractive flower.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1287 — BRILLIANT. — This is a brilliant cherry-cerise with large
flowers borne in fours on long stems. Its bright colors combined
with free blooming habit makes this a most desirable sort.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c; % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1288 — MRS. C. P. TOMLIN. — This brilliant scarlet sweet pea is
the most showy to be found and will add a flame of color to any
garden. The flowers are of great substance and do not fade in
bright sunlight. It is a vigorous grower, prolific bloomer, and its
vivid color always brings forth admiration.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, X/4 lb. $1.35, lb. $4.50, postpaid.
Improved King White
1289 —IMPROVED AUSTIN FREDERICK— The flowers are of im-
mense size, attractively placed on long stiff stems in fours. The
color is a charming shade of lavender with the standards a slightly
deeper shade.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50, postpaid.
1275 — NEW WEDGEWOOD. — This is an improvement over the old
and popular blue. The flowers are larger and borne in greater
profusion. The cwlor is a bright delphinium blue.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, J/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid.
1276 — HELIO. — This is a novel sort which displays the art shade*
with wonderful effect. The standards are a bronzy suffusion over
lavender while the wings are lavender with just a trace of bronze-
The general effect is a mast pleasing lilac.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $’3.50, postpaid.
1285 — LOYALTY. — Large flowers of violet blue flake on white
ground give a most pleasing contrast to this variety. It is an
old sort but especially desirable.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, postpaid.
1274 — EARLY FLOWERING MIXED— This is a select mixture of
the early flowering kinds and can be depended upon to give a wide
range of colors with many new and novel varieties in it. The
early flowering sorts should be used in the extreme South at all
times and in other sections where late plantings are made.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, x/4 lb. $1.35, lb. $4.25, postpaid.
1279 —SUPERB SPENCERS MIXED.— We take a great deal of
pride in this mixture and have built a good trade upon it through
its merits alone. These varieties are grown separately and mixed
and the lot contains a wide range of sorts with almost every
known color present. Further, in order to make our mixture at-
tractive, we put into it many novelties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.00, postpaid.
1290 — SELECT ECKFORDS MIXED.— The Eckfords are a popular
strain of the large flowering sweet peas and this mixture is com-
posed of the finest named varieties mixed to give a full nnge
of colors.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.25, postpaid.
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5556 — DEE LIGHTED. — This is the dahlia which is credited with
a smile. It was named after the famous smile of our Teddy Roose-
velt. It is an immense flower of pure white with long stems. We
have never seen a finer white dahlia. It belongs to the Decorative
type, and often produces blossoms six to eight inches in diameter.
Price, 50c each, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz., postpaid.
5533 — MRS. ROOSEVELT. — For the lover of the softer shades, it
is hard to find a more pleasing dahlia than this. It is a decorative
with large flowers, long stem, and the color is a bright silver pink.
It carries that delicate tone of refinement which is so often lacking
in the more vivid colors.
Price, 50c each, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz., postpaid.
5549 — PRINCE OF YELLOWS. — This is a beautiful cactus dahlia,
having a pure yellow color which is not deep enough to call it
golden, yet too deep to call it lemon. It is a soft tint that blends
well with other colors and makes this sort invaluable for the
dahlia bed. It is a good robust grower and carries a flower of
great substance that does not fade easily.
Price, 40c each, 3 for 85c; $2.50 doz., postpaid.
5540 — COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. — This variety offers some varia-
tion from the usual colors as well as a flower of great beauty. It
is a cactus dahlia, bearing large flowers of good form, and its
color is a most attractive heliotrope. There are few sorts as good
as this one that can be bought at such a reasonable' price.
Price, 30c each, 3 for 75c; doz. $2.25, postpaid.
5554 — PATRICK O’MARA. — The first time we saw this new variety,
we realized that it was a fit subject for our hall of fame. It is a
flower that is never to be forgotten when you have once seen it.
The stalks are very stout and rather tall, with good foliage. The
flowers are of unusual size, perhaps the largest of any we list, and
belong to the Decorative type, but differ somewhat in form from
The Lady of Hyco. The color is old gold and each petal has a
bright sheen as though dusted with gold. Long stems make it a
good cutflower variety and we offer it with the assurance that it
ie well worth the price.
Price, SI. 00 each, postpaid.
5541 — KALIF. — This is a most remarkable dahlia and one whose
bright coloring will stand out above all others. It is a large
flowered hybrid-cactus, whose blossoms are solid, perfectly formed,
and have a vivid turkey red color. The unusual beauty of this
flower will attract all dahlia lovers and its bright color never fails
to command attention.
Price. 50c each, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz., postpaid.
Price, 40c each, 3 for 85c ; doz. $2.50, postpaid.
The Lady of Hyco
Our Ten Best Dahlias
Each year we conduct extensive trials of dahlias from all over
the country. Every variety that appears worthy is given a trial in
our gardens. It is from these trials that we have picked the ten
varieties listed here and we are confident that their large size, per-
fect blossoms, long stems and other good qualities, will convince
you that we have picked a winning team. In selecting these
varieties we have picked them for size of blossoms, length of
stems, beauty in form of blossoms, color, and general good habits
of the plants.
5553 — THE LADY OF HYCO. — We are naturally proud of this,
the first dahlia we have ever named and because it was our first
we have tried to secure a flower that would win a reputation for
itself. The Lady of Hyco is a decorative flower which is the most
useful and beautiful of all the dahlia family. The blossoms are
perfectly formed out of long curved petals which twist into ex-
quisite forms. The color is a delicate lavender pink which is
certain to captivate the hearts of all dahlia lovers. The plants
are robust and profuse bloomers. The blossoms are very large
and solid, retaining their beauty for a long time whether cut or
on the bush. T; e stems are very long, making it one of the best
cutflower varieties, and its perfect blossom of such rare coloring
is certain to make it one of the most popular of all dahlias.
Price, 50c each, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz., postpaid.
5548 — ELECTRA. — The largest dahlia blossoms we have ever seen
were grown from this variety. It is a peony flowered sort and
with ordinary care will produce enormous flowers of perfect form
and a deep purple red. It has good stem length and is in all
respects a grand dahlia.
Price, 50c each, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz., postpaid.
5534 — QUEEN OF HEARTS. — This variety, with careful handling,
will produce large flowers, but the average is a medium size. Its
greatest attraction is the novel form of the flower and its ex-
quisite Coloring. The blossom is a true cactus type, beautifully
curled. The color is a pure white at the tips and shaded to a
deep lemon at the bud. The blending of these gives a shading of
delicate effect and which sets off the dainty shape of the blossom
to perfection.
Price, 40c each, 3 for 85c; $2.50 doz., postpaid.
5527 —SPECIALTY COLLECTION .—One each of our ten best
dahlias, each bulb labeled, a total value of $5.01, will be sent,
postpaid, for $4.00.
5547 — DUTCHESS OF BRUNSWICK.— We have been growing this
dahlia for some years and have previously pronounced it to be
the finest Peony dahlia in our collection. The outer petals are
wide and spreading while the center ones are more cupped to make
a perfectly double flower. The color is a rich apricot at the tips
of the petals, shaded to a bronze. This bronze becomes more in-
tense towards the center of the flower.
Kalif
Some men will not work flowers, but there are none who will not admire them
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Camela Flora Dahlia
Slate’s Dahlias
The Most Gorgeous of Flowers
There is no flower that gives more blossoms from a single plant
than a well grown dahlia and the flowers rank among the most de-
sirable of all, both as a cut-flower and as garden decoration. The
roots may appear high when the price each is considered, especially
the better kinds, but when you consider the number of large beau-
tiful flowers that will come from one root, you pay less per flower
for dahlias than most any other. Then dahlias are very easy flowers
to grow and almost anyone may succeed with them. But they like
attention and always pay handsomely for it. Plant the roots as
early as possible after warm weather comes. The ground should be
dug deep and thoroughly pulverized. If fertilizer is used, let it be
a good grade of commercial goods and not stable manure. Manure
may be used before planting or it may be scattered over the hills
after planting is finished. Lay the bulbs down flat, never stand on
end. Cover them from four to six inches deep and drive a stout
stake within a few inches of the bulb when planted. As soon as
the young plants appear above ground, commence cultivating and
keep it up until late in the summer. When the plants have made
two sets of branches the tops may be pinched out and then these
branches will develope, causing the plant to make a more spread-
ing growth instead of running up so high. When the buds appear
a dusting of Arsenate of Lead may be found necessary as bugs
sometimes eat the buds.
A Dozen Beauties
In this list we offer the best of the standard dahlias. It is the
next best thing to our ten best. These are all excellent sorts,
picked for real merit. In this list will be found sorts just as
beautiful as some of the newer and higher priced kinds. We are
now growing our own dahlia roots and have an opportunity to get
first hand information as to the merits of each kind.
PRICE of the following list of select named kinds is 25c each;
$2.00 doz., postpaid. One each of the twelve properly labeled
will be supplied for $2.25.
5542— C AMELIA FLORA, Show. Pure White.
5530— COUNTRY GIRL, Cactus. Golden Yellow.
5545 — FACKAL, Peony. Large Scarlet and Gold.
5532 —KRIEMH1LDE, Cactus. Delicate Pink.
5537 — MADAME VAN DEN DALE, Decorative. Silver-Pink.
5543 — PERLE DE LYON, Decorative. Pure White.
5539 —PRINCESS LOUISE VICTORIA, Decorative. Deep Pink.
5558 —SOUVENIR DE GUSTAV DOAZON, Decorative, Scarlet Red.
5535 — STRATHLEN KRONE, Cactus. Rich Cardinal Red.
5529— WILLIAM AGNEW , Decorative. Bright Red.
5544 — W. tV. RAtVSON, Show. Delicate Lavender.
5546 — A. D. L1VONI, Show. Beautiful Pink.
Eight Cheap Dahlias
For the person who wishes an abundance of flowers at a remarkably
low price, we offer these varieties. They are all prolific bloomers
and contain many sorts which were famous in days gone by. We
have a surplus of these so offer them at reduced prices.
PRICE of the following list of named kinds is 15c each, $1.20
dozen, postpaid. One each of the eight kinds, properly labeled,
will be sent for $1.00.
5550 — FLORAL PARK JEWEL, Show. Red.
5555 — CRIMSON BEAUTY, Show. Rich Crimson.
5557 — JANET, Dec. Yellow Center Red Petals.
5538 — JACK ROSE, Decorative. American Beauty Red.
5536 — MINA BURGLE, Decorative. Deep Scarlet.
5551— TWENTIETH CENTURY, Single. White and Red.
5552 — YELLOW DUKE, Decorative. Primrose Yellow.
5531 —LYNDHURST, Decorative. Scarlet.
5559 — MIXED DAHLIA ROOTS. — This is a mixture made up of
all varieties that we list, including some of the highest priced kinds.
We try to keep this mixture well balanced and make it represent-
ative of our stock, consequently it is a good purchase for anyone
who wishes a variety of flowers and cares nothing for the names.
PRICE — $1.50 doz., 25 for $2.75, postpaid. $8.00 per 100, by
express.
FREE — 25c — FREE
SEEDS PLANTS BULBS
We want the names of your neighbors who farm, have a
garden, or grow flowers, and if you will send us a list con-
taining ten names with full address, we will allow you to
select 25c worth of any seeds, plants, or bulbs listed in this
catalog. In sending lists, please write the names on a
separate piece of paper from the order, but the list and
order may both be enclosed in the same envelope. This
offer expires on July 1, 1927.
Crimson Beauty — Left. Janet — Right
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Caladiums
Caladiums are a garden necessity, because they fill a place no
other plant can take. For garden decoration they supply a wealth
of tropical foliage which is very ornamental. Then they may be
planted in tubs for porch decoration and give a wonderful effect
in this manner. They are commonly known as “Elephant Ears”
because their large leaves have the shape of an elephant’s ear. The
foliage stays green, of bright appearance and remarkably clean at all
times. The bulbs should be planted after warm weather comes and
set several inches down in the soil. They require a very rich soil
and stable manure makes an ideal fertilizer for them. If kept in
partial shade they will do better, but may be grown in the full
sunli.lit if desired. Give plenty of water at all times. These bulbs
are shipped along with the remainder of the order unless specially
requested that we hold them.
5501 — CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. — Commonly this variety is called
Elephant Ear because the large leaves bear a very striking resemb-
lance to the ears of an elephant. These bulbs are offered in two
sizes. This is the smaller of the two, which measures 7 to 9 inches
in circumference. A good size for pots.
Price, 15c each, $1.50 dez., postpaid. $1.20 doz., by express.
5502 — CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.— The same as above except the
bulbs are the large size, measuring 9 to 11 inches in circumference.
An ideal size for outdoor planting or putting in large tubs.
Price, 25c each, $2.50 doz.. pospaid; $2.06 per doz., by express.
Tuberose
Tuberose
One of the most fragrant flowers that can be grown. Make excel-
lent pot plants or can be bedded in the garden and will add a
great deal to any flower plantings. Set bulbs after warm weather
comes in a deep rich soil that has a liberal quantity of manure
in it. Cover three inches deep and set bulbs four to six inches
apart. Keep moist but not wet. They will stand the full sunlight
or may be grown in partial shade.
5503 — DOUBLE DWARF PEARL. — The most popular tuberose in
cultivation. Throws flower spikes three feet high and fully covered
with double fragrant blossoms. This is the standard commercial
size bulbs, being four to six inches.
5c each, 45c doz., $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
5504 — DOUBLE DWARF PEARL. — The same variety as above,
but mammoth bulbs. These are especially desirable for pot culture.
10c each, 90c doz., $5.00 per 100, postpaid.
5505 — VARIEGATED. — A single variety having foliage edged with
white. Makes one of the best varieties for edging walks or beds.
Flowers very fragrant and four feet high.
5c each, 45c doz., $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
5506 — ALBINO. — A tall early variety producing very fragrant single
flowers.
5c each. 45c doz.. $3.00 per 100. postpaid.
Here we have Master Roy Moon,
who has started his farming career
early and under most favorable con-
ditions. The beans, which he is so
industriously throwing out of the
basket, are Slate’s Stringless Green-
pod. Mrs. W. A. Moon, of Spout
Springs, Va., who is responsible for
both Master Roy and the fine lot of
beans, says: “We used your String-
less Greenpod beans this year and
find them the best bean we ever
raised, tender, free from strings,
and very prolific. I sold three
bushels, gave some to my neighbors
and had enough for our own table
use.”
Amaryllis
Amaryllis
\^e consider this the most showy flower to be had. Its blossoms
are very large, erect, and carry such bold colors that it never fails
to attract attention. It is a rather tender plant and should never
be exposed to very cold weather. It may be started in pots in the
house at any time, but outdoor plantings should never be made until
hot ■weather comes. Any light soil will grow them.
5708 H1PPEASTRUM EQUESTRE . — Large bright red flowers are
borne on stiff erect stems over flat, light green foliage. It is a
most desirable pot plant or if planted in clusters will make a
riot of color in the garden.
Price, 25c each, 3 for 60c, $2.00 doz., postpaid.
Madeira Vine
A favorite old vine for covering porches, trellis, etc. It grows
from a bulb, hence is more certain than those growing from seed.
Plant as soon as danger of frost is over in a light rich soil and it
will make rapid growth.
5705 — MADEIRA VINE. — Select roots that will make strong plants
in a short while.
Price, 10c each, 3 for 20c, 60c doz., postpaid.
Oxalis
The summerflowering oxalis have such a wide range of use, are so
inexpensive, and require so little attention that every flower lover
should grow them. They may be planted in beds in the garden
covering bulbs one inch deep and spacing them three inches apart.
Any good soil will grow them. Partial shade is preferred, but
they will do well in the full sunlight. As a pet subject or for
hanging baskets nothing is better. A dozen bulbs in a seven- or
eight-inch pot will produce a mass of blooms all summer. They
commence flowering within a few weeks after planting and last
until frost.
5703 — LASANDRIA. — A novel pink sort, throwing up tall flower
stems above odd leaves. The foliage is cut and bears red markings.
3 for 10c, 12 for 25c, $1.50 per 100.
5701 — DEPPEI. — This is a most dainty little flower. The blos-
soms are small and pure white. The foliage is like that of a
young clover plant of a clear green color. The small bulbs will
make a mass of foliage and a wealth of blossoms in a short while.
3 for 10c, 12 for 25c, $1.50 per 100.
5702 — SHAMROCK. — This variety has flowers of the same size as
the Deppei and foliage alike but the blossoms are of a bright cerise
pink. This sort and the Deppei when planted together are most
desirable for pot, window box, or bed.
3 for 10c, 12 for 25c, $1.50 per 100.
5704 — MIXED. — Pink and white.
3 for 10c, 12 for 25c. $1.50 per 100, 500 for $5.00, postpaid.
The Gladiolus gives the most gorgeous blossoms with little care and expense
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Lily White
Slate’s Superb Gladioli
5606 — BARON JOS. HULOT. — No variety carries the blue effect
any better than this. It is a strong grower with large flowers of
rich deep indigo which gets lighter in the throat.
10c each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, postpaid.
5607 — CRIMSON GLOW. — A new variety that is said to be the
best crimson yet offered. The tall spikes carry a mass of brilliant
crimson flowers which run into a darker shade at the throat. The
blossoms are large, beautifully formed and of a texture that sets
off the vivid color.
10c each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, postpaid.
5608 — EVELYN KIRTLAND. — From a delicate silver pink throat
the blossom shades into rosy pink petals with darker edges, while
the lower petals are blotched with scarlet.
7c each, 70c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5609 — FLORA. — A beautiful canary yellow that is almost free from
other markings. A flower of wonderful beauty.
8c each, 80c doz., $5.00 per 100, postpaid.
5610 — GLORY OF HOLLAND. — The color is white with a slight
pink tint on some petals. It is a robust grower and has a tall
spike filled with large blossoms.
7c each, 70c doz., $4.50 per 100, postpaid.
5611 — GRETCHEN ZANG. — This is one of the finest of rich deep
pink flowers which flares into scarlet on the lower petals. A most
popular and desirable sort.
7c each, 70c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5612 — HALLEY. — The earliest Gladioli known and a superb flower
in addition. The spikes are tall and strong and filled with large
blossoms of rich salmon pink with a touch of crimson penciled on
the lower petals.
5c each, 50c doz., $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
5613 — GLORY OF KENNEMERLAND.—K gorgeous combination of
crimson, yellow, and a rich pink. The throat is made up of a
crimson blotch on yellow ground and this fades into a rich rose
pink petal.
6c each, 60c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5615 — LILY WHITE. — A pure white flower combined with tall
spike, robust growth, and beautifully formed petals.
6c each, 60c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5616 — MRS. DR. NORTON. — This new sort is creating a sensation
among Gladioli growers, and carrying away honors at the shows.
The flowers are large and of beautiful form. The throat is a prim-
rose shading to a delicate cream pink with a yellow blotch on
lower petal.
8c each, 80c doz., $5.00 per 100, postpaid.
5618 — NORA. — A dainty light violet blue of pleasing appearance.
A distinct color and a large flower.
6c each, 60c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
56r9 — PEACE. — The largest pure white flower and one of the most
beautiful of all gladioli.
6c each, 60c dozen, $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5620 — PRINCE OF WALES. — Beautiful salmon pink with a few
tints of orange to make the effect that of a most gorgeous nature.
8c each, 80c doz., $5.00 per 100, postpaid.
Nothing can rival the gladiolus for a gorgeous range and com-
bination of colors or as a good-keeping cutflower. It is very hardy
and the easiest of all flowers to grow. They thrive in almost all
soils but a light rich loam grows them nearer perfection than any
•other. In order to get the real value out of Gladioli they should
be planted in clumps, masses, or large beds. A straggling flower
here and there never gives one the full beauty of the flowers. In
the latitude of Virginia, April 1st is the time to begin planting.
Set the bulbs six inches apart each way and cover them four inches
deep. Give frequent shallow cultivation. For a succession, plant-
ings should be made four weeks apart until July 1st. We are now
offering our trade Gladioli bulbs grown upon our Hyco farms.
5601 — AMERICA. — This old but still very popular variety pro-
duces large strong flowers on a tall spike. The blossoms are a
delicate lavender pink.
5c each, 45c doz., $2.50 per 100, postpaid.
5602 — SCHWABEN. — The spikes are of medium length, but per-
fectly filled with large blossoms of light yellow with a dark blotch
in the throat.
6c each, 60c do-z., $3.50 per 100, postpaid.
5603 — MRS. F. PENDLETON . — This is one of the most beautiful
of Gladioli. The blossoms are of a beautiful shape and compactly
placed on a strong spike. The color is a soft rose-pink with a
blood-red blotch in the throat.
6c each, 60c doz., $3.50 per 100, postpaid.
5604 — NIAGARA. — This beautiful flower is made up of yellow
shades into which is cast a slight pink flush which melts into a
red throat. It is a grand variety that should be in every garden.
6c each, 60c doz., $4.00 per 100, postpaid.
5605 — W AR. — Undoubtedly the finest red Gladioli in cultivation.
The flower spikes are medium tall and well filled with large blood-
red blossoms which are slightly darker at the throat. It is a most
attractive color and a fine flower combined.
6c each, 60c doz., $3.50 per 100, postpaid.
5614 LE MARECHAL FOCH. — One of the earliest varieties and a
leading sort with florists. The spikes are tall and filled with
delicate pink blossoms of unusually large size.
6c each, 60c doz., $3.50 per 100, postpaid.
5617 — MRS. FRANCIS KING. — The bright flame red blossoms of
this sort attracts attention at all times. It is one of the most
gorgeous flowers, a robust grower, and in every respect a most
desirable sort.
6c each, 60c doz., $3.50 per 100, postpaid.
5600 — SLATE’S SELECT MIXTURE. — This is composed of count-
less varieties and never fails to give a wonderful range of color.
5c each, 45c doz., $2.50 per 100, postpaid.
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Slate’s Canna Roots
NINE CHOICE VARIETIES
The canna is one of the most useful of flowers and one that lends
itself well to any surroundings. It will be found m the stately
grounds of the mansion or around the border of the lowly cottage.
There is a place around every home that needs cannas and no other
flower will fill this place so well as the canna. It is a flower that
can be neglected for weeks without showing the neglect, or it can
be given the best of attention and will repay you in its beauty.
The canna’s needs are simple. Give them a light soil into which a
large quantity of manure has been dug. Beyond this it only re-
quires sunlight and water. The dormant roots can be put out as
soon as heavy frosts are over in the spring and should be started
as early as possible. Plant them three to four inches deep. Unless
advised to the contrary, we send canna roots out with seeds and
other portion of the order.
PRICE — All varieties on this page: 20c each, $1.50 doz., postpaid;
$9.00 per 100, by express; or one root of each variety, labeled,
for $1.25.
5560 — KING HUMBERT. — This enormous orchid flowering canna
is of a bright orange scarlet shading to darker edges. It grows from
four to five feet tall, and has very large leaves which are of a deep
red or bronze. It is a robust grower succeeding almost anywhere
and a diseased plant is seldom found. This is the most popular
of all bronze leaf cannas.
5582 — W1NTZERS COLOSSAL. — This orchid flowering canna pro-
duces the largest blossoms of any variety yet introduced. The
enormous drooping petals carry a flame scarlet color of wonderful
substance. The foliage is a bright green. Height about five feet.
It is a vigorous growing plant that will always be admired.
'5565 — EUREKA. — We consider this by far the best white canna
yet introduced. The plants are especially vigorous and produce
very large flowers in abundance throughout the season. The blos-
soms open with a slight cream tint but gradually become whiter.
Grows about four feet tall and has bright green foliage.
King Humbert Canna
5594 — YELLOW KING HUMBERT.— Also known as Queen Helene.
In our estimation this is one of the most beautiful cannas in cultiva-
tion. It is a very robust grower producing plants about five feet
tall with healthy green foliage. The flower heads are very large and
bear enoromus orchid flowered blossoms of yellow which are dotted
with orange scarlet. This variety will often produce sports. Some-
times the flowers will be partly red and partly as above. Then
again the foliage may be bronze on one leaf and green on others.
These variations, however, only serve to make the variety more
attractive.
5572 — MRS. ALFRED F. CONRAD. — It is even hard to imagine
a more gorgeous salmon-pink canna than this variety or we might
say pink because the salmon is almost un-noticeable. It is the
most robust of pink cannas and has the largest flowers. The blos-
soms are of a rich pink color and retain their beauty after days
of exposure to hot sun. The foliage is green. Height four feet.
5569 — CITY OF PORTLAND. — This popular variety is already well
known to most growers and has been found a most valuable sort.
The flowers are very large and of a beautiful shade of bright pink.
Grows about three and one half feet tall and has green foliage.
5581 — THE PRESIDENT. — The flowers are of enormous size and
a rich scarlet color which will stand the hottest sun. This is an
early sort, growing about four feet tall with a strong stalk that
holds its flowers erect. The foliage is a deep green and is prac-
tically free from disease. This grand variety is fast becoming the
most popular of red cannas.
5568 — STATUE OF LIBERTY . — This belongs to the giants among
cannas and no one can help but admire its robust habits. The
flowers are of enormous size and uniformly colored a brilliant red
which shows a trace of dull orange. It has the drooping petals of
the orchid flowering canna and these have a most pleasing satiny
texture. The foliage is large, slightly rounded, of a rich bronze
color. Six to seven feet tall.
5571 — APRICOT .— We consider this a canna of unusual merit and
especially valuable, because it adds a new color to the list.
Apricot has healthy, bright green foliage growing about four feet
tall. The flowers are of large size and a most pleasing mixture of
buff and salmon which gives the apricot shade from which it takes
its name.
City of Portland Canna
Our Canna Roots are grown upon our Hyco Farm
Standard Cannas
OLD BUT GOOD VARIETIES
All of the cannas in this list have been on the market f-or some
time. This makes them cheaper but does not keep them from
being good varieties. In fact, such sorts as Louisiana, Allemania,
Gladioflora, and Venus are among the most beautiful cannas to be
found, with large flowers and good foliage. But they have been in
cultivation a long time and stock is plentiful, hence they do not
command the fancy prices of newer and scarcer varieties. We
recommend this list to those who wish cannas of merit at a
small cost.
PRICE— All varieties on this page, 15c each, $1.00 doz., postpaid.
$4.50 per 100 by express. Or one root of each variety, labeled,
for $1.20.
5577 — WYOMING. — An orchid flowering canna producing enormous
blossoms of deep orange. The flowers are borne well above the
foliage on strong stems. The plants grow from six to seven feet
tall and have luxuriant foliage of a deep bronze. Wherever a tall
bronze leaf canna is desired this sort is sure to prove highly
satisfactory.
5570 — HUNG ARIA. — A dwarf canna with green foliage. It bears
a profusion of bright rose-pink flowers of good substance. This is
one of the most beautiful shades of pink to be found in any canna
and one that will please the most exacting. It grows three to three
and one half feet tall and has green foliage.
5563 — LOUISIANA. — This is one of the old varieties that defies
any new sort to take its place. It is an orchid flowering orange-
scarlet growing six to seven feet tall and pure green foliage. The
flowers are of enormous size and are held several feet above the
foliage by strong stems. It makes an ideal sort for centers or tall
backgrounds.
5586 — VENUS. — In this variety we have a most dainty combina-
tion of rose-pink petals with a narrow border of cream yellow. It
is a vigorous pink growing from three to four feet tall with bright
green foliage. This is something different and yet highly desirable.
Allemania Canna
Venus Canna
5567 — GLADIOFLORA. — There are few variegated flowers offering
the rich colors of this variety. The blossoms are of large size,
and have a crimson center which changes to a bright rose pink
petal around which is a border of gold. It is a dwarf sort growing
three feet tall and making a most desirable low bed or border.
Green foliage.
5564 — ALLEMANIA. — This is another of those enormous orchid
flowering cannas. The blossoms are very large and of a bright
orange-scarlet with a wide border of golden yellow. The center
of the blossoms are flecked and spotted yellow also. It is a robust
grower with large green foliage, attaining a height of about six
feet.
5575 —SOUV. DE ANTOINE CROZY. — This is a brilliantly col-
ored dwarf which will prove most useful. The flowers are of flam-
ing red with a narrow but well defined border of rich yellow.
Grows only three feet high and has green foliage. It is an old
sort but highly desirable.
5566 — RICHARD WALLACE. — The large flowers, constant bloom-
ing habits, and dainty shade of canary yellow have made this
variety famous among cannas. It is a vigorous grower, free from
disease, about four feet tall, and having bright green foliage. In
a light yellow, we could not ask for anything better.
5562 — SHENANDOAH. — This is a dwarf bronze foliage pink of
merit. The blossoms open a light carmine pink and later develope
a light salmon tint which is spread evenly over the whole flower.
It grows from three to four feet tall and has deep green foliage
overcast with light bronze. The green often shows through the
bronze and the ribs are of deeper bronze.
5591 — FLORENCE VAUGHAN. — This grand old variety is still
one of the most popular. It is a vigorous grower with green foliage.
Height about five feet. The flowers are golden yellow dotted with
bright red winch makes up a most pleasing combination.
5576 — NOKOMIS . — A pure crimson flower of great substance is
borne over bronze foliage. It grows about four feet tall and has
foliage of a light bronze color. The flowers are borne on stout
stems and come in succession from early summer un .l frost. This
is one of the newer reds and is a valuable addition to any list.
5578 — FIERY CROSS. — This is a close second for the President,
having luxuriant green foliage of deep green over which very large
flowers of vivid scarlet are borne in an almost endless succcession.
This sort is comparatively new but is fast becoming one of our
best sellers.
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German Iris
READY JUNE TO DECEMBER
These are among the most useful and hardy of all flowers and
deserve wide cultivation. They will stand in almost any kind of
soil and through all kinds of weather and never fail to announce
the coming of summer with their fragrant blossoms in rich colors.
Then the foliage may be used as a hedge plant after the blooming
period is past. It is a most useful flower for edging the yard
or walks and drives since it remains ornamental the whole summer.
The plants seem to thrive on all kinds of soil. Set them very
shallow and never pull soil up around them. They like very rich
soil with moderate moisture. We give good strong divisions, grown
upon our own farms. In the descriptions below F. refers to the
falls or drooping petals, while S. refers to the upright petals or
standards.
5155— White 5157— Pink
5158 — Red 5159 — Yellow
5160— Mixed
PRICE — Of all varieties of German Iris is 15c each, $1.00 per
doz., postpaid; or, $5.00 per 100, by express.
5711 — CHELLES. — An especially striking flower with S. pure
white and F. purple. Medium tall strong grower.
5712 — BELLE HORTENSE. — The entire blossom is veined in white
and rich purple which gives a strong contrast and makes the flower
very showy. Medium tall.
5713 — AGNES SOREL. — A very tall plant with light lavender
flowers. Falls slightly deeper shade than standards. This variety
is very fragrant and has a delicate coloring that is sure to please.
5714 — W ALAHALLA. — Large flowers of deep rich purple are borne
on dwarf plants. For a border plant this is especially desirable.
5715 — LADY JANE. — These flowers are a beautiful combination of
reddish purple and white so blended as to make a most attractive
pink shade. It is a vigorous grower and one of the best pink Iris.
5716 — BRONZE BEAUTY. — Yellow, purple, and pink combine to
German Iris give this sort a rich bronze effect. It is a dwarf sort, good for
edging small yards or walks and a flower that will stand out among
Iris everywhere.
PEONIES
5717 — SNOWDRIFT . — A pure white of unusual merit. It is one
of the most popular of colors in Iris and this flower is sure to
please.
PRICE — All colors listed below, 45c each, $3.50 per dozen,
postpaid.
The Peony is one of the most desirable of flowers, because it will
remain in the ground indefinitely and come up each year to bring
forth its gorgeous blossoms. It takes time and care to get a peony
started properly but they never fail to repay one for this trouble.
If planted in the spring, peonies should be put out just as soon as
the ground can be worked. Dig the soil deep and work some well
rotted stable manure into it. Then prepare a hole for the root and
bury it with the eyes up and the roots laying flat. This should be
covered about three inches with light rich soil. After planting give
the whole a covering of leaves or litter and allow this to remain
around the roots all summer. Spring plantings will sometimes bloom
the first year but generally it is the year following before good
flowers are produced. After they are once started, they will need
but little care from then on. But the soil should be worked up good
near them every year in the fall and a covering of manure put over
them for winter protection and to keep the shoots from starting too
early in the spring. In the South, the shoots sometimes come out
too early and make buds before danger of frost is past, then a late
frost nips these buds and destroys the crop of blossoms for that
year. This is especially true of the early kinds. However, if the
crop should start too early or there seems to be danger of a late
frost, it is advisable to cover the bush at night. After the buds get
some size, it is better to disbud. That is pull off all buds but one
on a branch. In this manner you produce some fine flowers and not
such small ones. We offer below our general stock of peonies by
colors only but if named sorts are desired, we can often supply them.
5713 — BLUE BOY. — A strong growing deep blue that is good any-
where.
5710 — MIXED GERMAN IRIS. — A good mixture for general pur-
pose plantings. Many beautiful and novel kinds are to be had. 10c
each, 85c doz., postpaid; or $4.00 per 100 by express.
5725 — SIBERIAN IRIS. — This is a family of fibrous rooted Iris
and should be in every garden. They are of dwarf growth but
very hardy. Color a deep blue. Price 15c each, $1.00 doz.
White Peony
If you do not care to sow seed, we will supply plants. Slate’s Service is complete
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Chrysanthemum, Pacific Supreme
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
15c each, $1.25 dozen, postpaid
LARGE DOUBLE FLORIST VARIETIES
HARVARD, the best of the reds.
MARIGOLD, Very Early Yellow.
ROMAN GOLD, Large Early Yellow.
YELLOW TURNER, Large Flat Yellow.
WILLIAM TURNER, The Largest White.
PINK TURNER, Large Flat Pink.
EARLY FROST, Extra Early White.
PACIFIC SUPREME, Early Lavender Pink.
GLENVIEW, The Best Bronze.
SINGLE SORTS
ANN ABELL, Cerise. Beautiful Flower.
MENS A, Daisy Like White.
GOLDEN MENS A, Golden Yellow.
MRS. W. E. BUCKINGHAM, Bright Pink.
IDA SKIFF, Bronzy Amber.
POMPONS
UVALDA, Early White.
EDINA, Early Rose Pink.
GOLDEN CLIMAX, Bright Yellow.
GERANIUMS
15c each, $1.25 dozen. Large plants for pots, 30c
each, postpaid.
RADIO RED, Double Crimson.
AMERICAN BEAUTY, Rose Pink Double.
HELEN MITCHELL, Double Scarlet.
BUCKNER, Best Double White.
JACQUERIE, Single Fiery Red.
MRS. E. G. HILL, Single Salmon Pink.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, Single White.
SILVER S. A. NUTT, Crimson Fower, Silver Foliage.
CAESAR. FRANK, Ivy Foliage, Red Flower.
LEMON, Fine Foliage, Lemon Scented.
ROSE, Fine Foliage, Rose Scented, Pink.
MARTHA WASHINGTON, Pansy Colored.
CARNATIONS
15c each, $1.25 dozen, postpaid
MATCHLESS, Pure White.
MRS. C. W. WARD, Bright Pink.
MERRY XMAS, Beautiful Red.
FUCHSIAS
15c each, $1.25 dozen, postpaid
WHITE GIANT, Best White.
SPECIOSA, Red and Blush.
LORD BYRON, Red and Purple.
Flower Plants
For the Garden, Pots, or Window Box
ABOUT PLANT SHIPMENTS.— If your plant order
amounts to $1.00 the prices quoted are postpaid with
no charge for packing. On orders for less than $1.00
worth of plants we are forced to charge extra for post-
age and packing. And to simplify matters we make
a standard charge of 15c to cover packing and postage
on any order of less than $1.00.
We do not ship any plants out until April 1st and
some of the more tender kinds are not ready then. We
will make shipment as soon as the plants are ready or
reserve your order for later shipment if you wish. Most
of the soil is removed from the roots and damp moss
substituted. We ask our customers who wish these
plants to make their reservations as early as possible
in order that we may make preparations for taking
care of their needs.
FERNS
BOSTON, Small 35c each, large 75c each.
WHIT MAN II, Small 35c each, large 75c each.
HOLLY, Small 35c each, large 75c each.
ASPARAGUS, SPRENGI, Small 25c each, large 50c
ASPARAGUS , PLUMOSUS, Small 25c each, large 50c
each.
ASTERS
QUEEN OF THE MARKET „ early sort in white, pink,
lavender or mixed colors. 25c doz., $1.25 per
100 postpaid.
AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING, in white, pink, crim-
son, lavender, light blue, purple and mixed. 25c
doz., $1.25 per 100 postpaid.
BEGONIA
GRACILIS ALBA, white, 50c each.
GRACILIS ROSEA, pink, 50c each.
GRACILIS LUMINOSA, red, 50c each.
CORALLINE LUCERNE, the beautiful rex begonia.
75c each.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS
ABUTILION, Flowering Maple, fine pot plant. 20c each.
AGERATUM, blue, 25c doz.
ALYSSUM, White, 25c doz.
CALENDULA, Orange King, 25c doz.
COLEUS, Bright colors, 15c each, $1.25 doz.
LANTANA, Fine bedding and pot plant. 15c each,
$1.25 doz.
LEMON VERBENA , Sweet scented foliage. 15c each.
PANSY, Giant flowering mixed, 50c doz., $3.00 per 100.
PETUNIA, Best bedding sorts, mixed. 30c doz., $2.00
per 100.
PETUNIA, Ruffled Giant mixed. $1.00 doz., $7.50 per
100.
SALVIA, Splendens and Farinacea. 50c doz., $3.00
per 100. .
SNAPDRAGON, Mixed. 15c each, $1*00 doz.
STOCKS, Mixed. 25c doz.
VERBENA, Bedding mixed. 30c doz., $2.00 per 100.
VINCA, Pink and white mixed. 40c doz., $2.50 per 100.
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Canterbury Bells
BOCCON1A, Cordata (Plume Poppy). — Plants grow 6 to 8 ft.
tall and bear creamy white flowers. An excellent screen or back-
ground or for planting against shrubbery.
25c each, S2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
BOLTONIA (False Starwort) . — Tall growing plants with flowers
like a hardy aster. Constant bloomers and good cutflowers. 5-6
ft. White and pink.
BUDDLEY A (Butterfly Bush or Summer Lilac. — One of the most
admired shrubs. Lovely light purple flowers radiating a delightful
perfume of spring lilac. Ideal for cut-flowers and other floral
arrangements. 5 feet high.
50c each, $4.50 doz., $30.00 per 100.
CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bell). — Largest and most beautiful
family of border-plants. Very free flowering and easy growing.
2 feet high. Blooms in June.
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Hardy October Rose) — The development of
the Hardy Chrysanthemum has made it possible to have color, life
and beauty in the garden when the other hardy plants have passed.
Fine for cut flowers.
Large -Flowering Varieties. — Separate colors, red, pink, white,
yellow and scarlet bronze.
25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
CONV ALLARIA MAJALIS (Lily of the Valley) —35c each, $3.00
doz., $18.00 per 100.
COREOPSIS (Tickseed). — The flowers are a golden rich yellow
of slender graceful form, making them an excellent cut-flower. 2
feet high. Blooms all summer.
CARNATION (Grenardin Hardy). — In red, white, pink. One of
the best of the hardy flowers and a constant bloomer.
25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) . — It is almost impossible to convey
anything like an adequate description of the improved Delphiniums.
Tiieir greatest charm lies in the wonderful stateliness of growth,
and the rich colors and tints of their striking flowers. Nothing
in blue can compare with Delphiniums, and for their value in
hardy borders they are unsurpassed.
Light Blue (Belladonna). — 25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
Gold Medal Hybrids. — 25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (Sweet William). — Certainly one of the
most popular old-fashioned garden plants. Their freedom of bloom-
ing, striking colors and pleasing fragrance made them the favorite
of all lovers of hardy flowers. Fine for cutting.
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS .(Hardy Pink). — Dainty fringed flowers
of mixed colors.
DICENTRA, Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). — An old-fashion favor-
ite. Its graceful pink flowers are most attractive. Strong clumps.
75c each.
FUNKIA, Undulata Medio Variegata (Plantain Lily). — Variegated
foliage and blue flowers.
30c each, $2.50 doz.
GAILLARDIA. — The most plorious of our true “old-fashioned
flowers.” Flowering constantly from June till October, in many
rich and brilliant colors of orange, crimson and red. Unexcelled
as a cut-flower.
Slate’s Hardy Plants
The Flowers Grandmother Loved to Grow
Sweet William
These perennial plants set out now will flower next spring and
continue for years to come. They supply the most beautiful of
all flowers and relieve you of the necessity for planting seed each
year. Perennials require but little care after they are once estab-
lished. and every person having a few feet of land can afford to
grow them. The plants quoted are strong field-grown stock. They
have all flowered once and will give quick results. The soil in
which you set them should be dug deep and made rich with
pulverized sheep manure. These plants can be set out at any
time as soon as the soil can be worked. The following list covers
the most popular flowers, but if you wish items not listed, write
us for prices.
PLANT SHIPMENTS. — The prices quoted are all delivered with
the exception of the price per 100. For bulk orders of this
kind express is the proper manner of shipping and the purchaser
pays the charges. Our customers will please remember that plants
cannot be taken up and kept in stock like seeds, and there is
necessarily more time required to fill these orders. We shall do
our best to render you quick service, but remember that Nature
has placed certain limitations upon us. On all plant orders amount-
ing to less than $1.00 we are forced to make a charge of 15c
to cover packing cost. Orders for $1.00 or over, packing is free.
PRICE — All items, except where otherwise noted, 20c each, $1.50
per doz., postpaid. $12.00 per 100, by express.
ARMERIA, Maritana (Thrift). — A dwarf tufted plant growing
about six inches tall and bearing bright rosy pink flowers. Good
cutflower and edge for walks or for rock garden.
25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
ANCHUSA, Italics (Dropmore) . — A beautiful border plant, pro-
ducing gentian blue flowers in June. 4-5 ft.
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). — Long-spurred hybrids of all colors.
Fine for borders or rock garden or cut-flowers. 3 feet high.
Blooms May and June.
ARTEMISIA, Pedemontana. — A fine border plant having silvery
foliage of great value. May be used against shrubs or in masses
for landscape work. Makes an excellent border for canna beds or
background for low flowers.
30c each, $2.50 doz.
ASTER, New Japanese Hardy Mauve Cushion. — Circular cushion
like plant 2 feet across and nine inches high. Flowers a delicate
mauve with silvery white rejection. Blooms Oct. -Nov. A novelty
and a most valuable plant combined.
40c each, $3.50 doz.
ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisy). — A perfectly hardy plant 5 feet
high, blooming September and October, in white, blue and pink.
25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
Our Trial Grounds enable us to select the best of the new varieties
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PHLOX. — Beauty and usefulness bring these hardy border plants
among those of greatest importance. For massing they are very
effective, and their great varieties of colors add a brilliancy to the
landscape. Their flowering season begins in July, and when the
past bloom spikes are removed, the blooming period may be pro-
longed until fall.
M. P. Durkee, tall lavender.
Champs Elysee, fine dark purple.
Europe, large white with red center.
Mad. P. Duthrie, large pale pink.
Myrs. Chas. Dorr, a lavender that is almost blue.
Mrs. Jenkins, the finest pure white.
Rheinlander, a new salmon with immense flowers.
Richard Wallace, pure white maroon center.
Rynstrom, deep pink, large flowers.
Sir E. Landser, bright crimson.
Mixed colors, 15c each, $1.50 doz.
Named sorts, 25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead or American Heather). — One
of the prettiest hardy perennials, gaining in popularity as it be-
comes better known. It forms dense bushes, 3 to 4 feet high,
bearing freely during the summer months, spikes of delicious pink
tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic heather.
PHLOX SU BULAT A. — Dwarf trailing plants with moss-like ever-
green foliage. Excellent for edging beds or walks and for cemetery
use. White and rose pink.
RUDBECK1A (Golden Glow). — An old favorite in the “old-
fashioned garden;” fine for cutting. 5 feet high. Blooms July
and September.
HEMyEROC ALLIS (Day Lily). — Lily-like flowers with very orna-
mental foliage; color pure yellow. 3 feet high. Blooms June
and July. %
HELENIUM (Sneezeweed) . — Blooms all summer and is good cut-
flower or border plant. We offer the Riverton Gem, which is old
gold changing to wallflower red.
30 each, $2.50 doz.
HARDY DAISY (Pyrethrum Hybridum). — The most brilliantly
colored flowers of the daisy family, ranging from pure white to
brilliant scarlet. Blooms all summer, 2 ft. Mixed colors only.
25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
HIBISCUS (Mallow). — Very robust growing plant, having large
flowers of rich shades of red and pink. Height 6 feet.
HOLLYHOCKS. — The finest strains, double varieties in pink,
salmon, yellow and crimson.
25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferi) . — The Japanese Iris is the
most showy and strikingly beautiful of all the large family of Iris.
Very few flowers, the orchid not being excepted, surpass this unique
flower in size and gorgeousness and variety of color, which ranges
from snowwhite to the deepest purple, striped and variegated in
the greatest profusion of coloring.
Mixed, all colors, 30c each, $3.00 doz., $20.00 per 100.
LUP1NUS (Lupine). — Long spikes of peashaped flowers on long
stems. Fine cut-flower, 3 ft. In white, pink, and blue.
30c each, $2.50 doz.
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not). — Beautiful small blue flowers.
Through planting in a moist shady place the flowering period may
be much prolonged.
PL ATY CODON (Balloon Flower). — Bell-shaped flowers on graceful
slender stems. Desirable for cutting. Two feet high. Blooms
June and October.
PRICE — All items, except where otherwise noted, 20c each, $1.50
per doz., postpaid. $12.00 per 100, by express.
Phlox
Delphinium
SHASTA DAISY. — A much improved hardy daisy, bearing a great
profusion of large white flowers from early summer until late in
the fall. Fine for cut-flowers. 2 to 2% feet high.
GRASSES. — Very ornamental plants. Hardy and easy to grow.
Plume Grass, Violet Tinged leaves with graceful flower spikes, 5-6 ft.
Eulalia Japonica Variegata, white, green and yellow striped
leaves, 4-5 ft.
Fountain Grass, 4-5 ft., bright green foliage with bronze purple
flower heads.
Variegated Ribbon Grass, 18 inches, variegated foliage.
All grasees 25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
GEUM. — Beautiful dwarf plants of compact growth that flower
over a long period. The variety we offer is Mrs. Bradshaw, a
double scarlet, 2 ft., May-Sept. Excellent cut-flower.
30c each, $2.50 doz.
HELIANTHUS (Perennial Sunflower). — Their rich golden color
and full-formed growth make them wonderfully effective in the hardy
border. 6 feet high. Blooms August and September.
25c each, $2.50 doz., $18.00 per 100.
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). — In general it is like the Heli-
anthus, of dwarf habit, but also very valuable for cutting. 3 ft. high.
TRITOM A (Red Hot Poker). — A beautiful late-flowering plant,
having handsome reed-like foliage. Flowers are of a rich orange-
scarlet color. 3 ft. high. Blooms September and November.
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope). — Novel light green foliage
over which is produced showy heads of bright flowers from pink
to scarlet. 3 to 4 ft. June-Oct.
25c each, $2.00 doz., $15.00 per 100.
VIOLET. — Governor Herrick, one of the most fragrant of the deep
purple violets. A robust grower with good long stems and large
fragrant flowers. Clumps put outdoors in the spring may be lifted
in the fall and potted or put in a cold frame for winter blooming.
VERONICA (Speedwell). — One of the finest autumn blue flowers,
handsome heads of rich violet blue. 2 feet high. Blooms July
and August.
PRICE — All items, except where otherwise noted, 20c each, $1.50
doz., postpaid. $12.00 per 100, by express.
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Strawberry Plants
We offer the following varieties of strawberry
plants for shipment either spring or fall season. It
is impossible to state shipping date when accepting
orders for these plants, because weather conditions
will control the work of digging them. All orders
will be booked upon receipt and shipped at the
very first opportunity thereafter. Every family
should have its strawberry bed and a good profit
can be made from a patch planted for market.
Price of all sorts listed below — 25 for 60c, $1.25
per 100, 250 for $2.50, postpaid. $5.00 per 1,000, by
express. Special prices quoted on lots of 5,000 and
over.
MISSIONARY. — This is an extra early sort, good
either for the shipper or for home use. It is a fine
berry, good bearer, and fruits first of all. Perfect
blossoms.
KLONDIKE. — This is a second early sort of great
merit. It is one of the finest berries of all for mar-
ket since the fruit is large, well colored, and solid.
It ships great distances or will make an excellent
sort for local market or home use. Perfect blos-
soms that pollenize themselves.
LADY THOMPSON. — Perfect blossoms and a
great berry for both home and market. It is mid-
season variety.
SENATOR DUNLOP. — A popular midseason va-
riety for the home garden. The berries are large,
brilliantly colored, smooth, with a rich luscious
flavor. Perfect blossoms.
AROMA. — A standard late variety that is used
very extensively by shippers. Late berries nearly
always command as good prices as the early ones,
and yield better. Perfect blossoms.
GANDY. — This sort makes a good shipper, but
seems especially well fitted to the home garden and
local market. Its berries are very large, firm, high-
ly flavored and of a beautiful color. It is one of
the heaviest yielding kinds and especially recom-
mended for making preserves. Perfect blossoms.
Collection No. 1. — 25 of each variety, 150 plants,
postpaid for $2.00.
Collection No. 2. — 50 of each variety, 300 plants,
postpaid for $3.25,
Vegetable Plants and Roots
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
LETTUCE
Two-year-old roots, ready from March 15 to May
1, in varieties suitable for home use. 50e dozen,
postpaid. $2.50 per 100, by express.
CABBAGE PLANTS
Early and late sorts in our selection. Ready
March 15 to May 1. 20c doz., 50c per 100, postpaid;
$3.00 per 1,000, by express.
CAULIFLOWER
Ready April 1 to May 1. 30c per doz., $1.25 per
100, postpaid.
CELERY
Our selection of the best home garden varieties.
Ready June 1 to July 15. 30e per doz., $1.00 per
100, postpaid.
EGG PLANT
Ready May 1 to June 1. 30c doz., $1.25 per 100,
postpaid.
HORSE RADISH ROOTS
Ready March 15 to May 1. 75c doz., $2.50 per
100, postpaid.
Heading varieties only. Ready April 1 to May 1.
20c doz., 75e per 100, postpaid.
PEPPER
Sweet and Hot varieties of our selection. Ready
May 1 to June 1. 30e doz., $1.25 per 100, postpaid.
RHUBARB ROOTS
Ready March 15 to May 1. 35c each, $2.50 doz.,
postpaid.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS
Varieties of our selection or ask for list of va-
rieties. Ready May 1 to June 1. 30e doz., $1.00
per 100, postpaid. $4.00 per 1,000, by express.
TOMATO PLANTS
Ready April 15 to May 15, in the following va-
rieties: Earliana, Ponderosa, Slate’s New Stone.
30e doz., $1.00 per 100, postpaid.
Over 90% of the world’s commercial supply of tobacco seed is grown on our Hyco Farm
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Sow Only Treated Tobacco Seed
We have discovered a powerful germicide that kills all germs borne by the seed, but its action improves
rather than injures the germination of the seed. This treatment kills the “Damping Off” fungi which proves
so destructive to young plants in the beds. Thus treated seed give more plants and healthier plants. We
offered these treated tobacco seed to our customers last season for the first time and the demand far exceeded
our expectations. Thousands of farmers saw the advantage and ordered them. Reports now coming in show
that our faith in treated seed was justified. Treated seed have made good and will grow in popularity from
year to year. In fact, no farmer who has ever used them once will ever use any other seed. They are certainly
a great help in producing a uniform stand of strong healthy plants which is the real beginning of a profitable
tobacco crop.
EFFECTS OF
TREATMENT
Thus from our newly dis-
covered treatment we may
expect the following: First,
all danger of the seed carry-
ing “Wild Fire”, “Angular
Spot” or other disease germs
is entirely removed. You
know that seed so treated are
perfectly free from disease
germs of all kinds. Second,
you get seed that will be free
from “Damping Off” which
kills millions of tobacco
plants in the beds just after
they come above ground.
Thus you are more sure of a
stand of good plants. Third,
the germination of the seed
is improved. We made actual
tests of the germination of
some treated seed both just
after being treated and sev-
eral months after treatment.
In both cases there was im-
provement in the germination.
This means that our seed that
have been grown and handled
to make the best tobacco seed
obtainable are now made even
better. Seed of good germina-
tion are treated to make bet-
ter germination. Seed that
normally produced strong
healthy plants are now treat-
ed to make stronger and bet-
ter plants. We cannot imagine
any other way in which the
quality of Slate’s Tobacco
seed could be improved.
TOBACCO CULTURE
This 32 page book gives authentic information
on all branches of tobacco growing. It deals with
every topic from the preparation of the seed
bed to the final steps in curing. The beginner
in tobacco growing cannot afford to do without
this book and the experienced man will find in
it much helpful information. We cannot make
Slate’s Tobacco Seed any better so we try to
improve results from them by such valuable
cultural information. This book is free to those
who request it.
WHEN TO USE
TREATED SEED
This treatment with its con-
sequent improvement in the
quality of the seed comes as
a great benefit to both the
man with diseased land and
the man whose land has not
yet become affected. The man
who has no disease in his soil,
should be willing to spend a
good deal of money to prevent
its getting in his soil. And
the man who already has dis-
eased soil, cannot expect this
seed treatment to prevent
‘Wild Fire” appearing in his
crop to some extent. If the
germs are in the soil, seed
treatment will not prevent the
disease but treatment will pre-
vent the disease getting on
the young plants and sapping
their vitality before they are
transplanted. And any strong
healthy plant even though put
into diseased soil is far better
than a diseased plant in such
soil. In other words, this
treatment keeps the seed from
carrying any disease to the
man who doesn’t have it in
his soil and keep the disease
from doing its greatest dam-
age even on diseased soil.
And to both classes it brings
the healthier, stronger plants
that are certain to grow into
a more profitable tobacco
crop.
Randleman, N. C., August 27, 1925.
Slate Seed Company,
South Boston, V a.
Gentlemen: — For the past six years 1 have used your tobacco
seed. In 1920, when the bottom fell out of the tobacco market, 1
planted your Bonanza, making 4500 lbs. at an average of 30c lb. In
1922, 23, and 24, I pooled in the T. G. C. A. These three crops
were above the general average, but 1 do not have exact figures to
give you. This year 1 decided it would be wise to try treated seed
so 1 ordered Slate’s Adcock, paying $1.00 per oz. for the treated
seed and 1 have the finest tobacco in this community. It has had
only two good rains since it was planted, yet people come from miles
around to see my crop. I am sending you a photo of it made
August 14th. 1 shall always use Slate’s Treated Seed, even though the price is double what it is, for my crop
thows no disease at all and 1 know your seed are superior to all others.
Respectfully,
Charles Wall.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
SLATE’S TOBACCO SEED
PAY BEST
Enclosed, find check for $9.50 for
Treated Gold Leaf tobacco seed. 1
made 1.800 lbs. on one acre and sold
it for $675.00. It is the best 1 ever
raised.
C. C. Moran.
January 26, 1925
Jamestown, N. C.
1 have been planting Gold Leaf
tobacco for the past eighteen years
and find it to be the best tobacco
1 can grow. I have been baying
my seed from you for eighteen years.
H. J. Hester.
January 26, 1925.
Hurdle Mills, N. C.
1 planted three acres of Gold
Leaf last year and made 2,300 lbs.,
and when I got it graded there was
only 10 lbs. of trash. My crop av-
eraged 40c lb. I cannot praise
Slate’s Seed enough.
Viola Parrish.
January 21, 1925.
Benson, N. C.
I have been ordering your to
bacco seed for several years until
last year I failed to order them. I
am sure that I lost one-half on my
crop by not using Slate’s Seed. The
tobacco diseased badly and did not
bring anything much. I sowed your
seed this time and sure have got a
fine crop that is clear of disease.
Lots and lots of people look at my
tobacco and ask me why my tobacco
is better than theirs and l tell them
it is due to Slate’s Improved Seed.
P. T. Thompson.
August 25, 1925.
The Hollow, V a.
I have been raising tobacco since
1862, and 1 am well pleased with
your seed.
A. Niehans.
Labaddie, Mo.
April 10, 1925.
For sixty years tobacco seed have been a constant
study on our Hyco farms. Our life work has been breeding
and improving tobacco seed. Our soil is ideal for all
types, our labor experienced, our knowledge gained from
sixty years work. The seed we produce must be better
than others.
Our breeding schedule, which we have worked out
after half a century of experimenting, gives us the very
best parent plants, and breeds towards a fixed ideal for
each variety. Thus Slate’s tobacco seed are constantly
getting better and better.
A strong virile seed produces a strong plant that
catches the soil and grows rapidly. When transplanted
it does not linger between life and death, but grows
quickly into a well developed plant. Such plants fill out
and ripen uniformly, and cure into the best grades — those
grades that sell for a profitable price. Thus it is that a
dollar spent in good seed may add hundreds of dollars to
the selling price of the crop.
Why Risk Your Profits
At marketing time every year, many farmers lose
hundreds of times the cost of good seed. They buy good
seed one year and think they will remain good for years,
but the entire nature of a tobacco plant may be changed
in one season. Thus it is absolutely necessary that the
man who wishes to make a good crop every year should
secure good seed for that crop every year. Thousands of
the best tobacco growers have realized this truth and are
now coming to us for all of their tobacco seed.
The cost of good tobacco seed is an insignificant item
in the cost of producing the crop. The best seed cost
only from 7 to 15c per acre, while the value runs from
several hundred to a thousand dollars per acre. One
extra pound of good leaf will more than repay the ex-
pense for seed. So the man who does not buy good seed
every year is risking his profit to save fifteen cents.
A GEORGIA GROWER’S EXPERIENCE.
Hahira, Georgia, July 11, 1925.
Dear Sirs: —
/ am enclosing you photograph showing tobacco
grown from your seed and without your seed. I think
this should be a good example for anybody to go by.
and I will always use Slate’s Seed from now on for all
of this tobacco is in the same field and fertilized just
alike. Yours truly, H. J. Grimsley.
Gold Leaf is the greatest introduction since tobacco has been cultivated
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Slate’s Improved Gold Leaf Tobacco
FOR THREE YEARS
GOLD LEAF TOPS THE MARKET
The Slate Seed Company ,
South Boston, V irginia.
Dear Sirs : —
In 1922, 1 purchased an ounce of
your Improved Gold Leaf. I had
never had any experience in bright
tobacco growing ; this being my first
crop. 1 planted one and one-half
acres and the yield was one thousand
pounds per acre and the price was
the highest average price paid on the
Petersburg bright tobacco market
for that year. I averaged 42c lb.
In 1923, 1 sowed the same seed and
planted three acres. The yield was
the same, but the price that year
was much lower, yet 1 drew the
highest average for the season, 25 %c.
In 1924, I purchased another ounce
of seed and planted three acres. The
yield was a little heavier and for
the third successive year I held the
highest average on my market. 1
have had no disease in any of the
crops and have had no trouble in
obtaining perfectly successful cures.
I always recommend Slate’s Im-
proved Gold Leaf and attribute all
of my success to the fact that your
teed are the most perfect.
Norman L. Walker.
February 19, 1925. Dinwiddle, V a.
3001— SLATE S IMPROVED GOLD LEAF
This variety was originated on our Hyco Farm and has become
the most popular flue-cured bright tobacco in the world. For the
bright flue-cured belt of Virginia, North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida, nothing better can be found.
The leaf is long and broad and tapers to a sharp tip. These
are well spaced upon the stalk to admit sunlight and make it ripen
uniformly upon the hill. The plant is upright in growth, holding
its lower leaves off the ground. The tip leaves, which in many to-
baccos are almost worthless, fill out well in Improved Gold Leaf,
and cure into a good bright color. Gold Leaf is easier to cure
into a high grade bright tobacco than any other sort. It is less
inclined to disease than any other sort and will grow on more
different types of soil than most tobaccos.
Since its introduction, we have constantly bred and selected
our strain of Improved Gold Leaf, making it better and better
each year, until today it is as near the perfect bright tobacco as
will ever be found. We do not grow our seed in any haphazard
manner, but breed constantly towards a fixed ideal. Every man
who grows tobacco should secure seed of this kind every year, be-
cause then he is constantly improving his tobacco. We do not try
to meet competition on our tobacco seed, because no man can com-
pete with us in quality, so we will not compete with them in price.
Price — 75c oz., $2.25 % lb., $6.00 lb., postpaid.
Treated Seed — $1.25 oz., $4.00 14 lb., $10.00 lb.
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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
The Finest Bright Tobaccos
FOR THE FLUE-CURED BELT OF VA., N. C.,
S. C., GA., and FLA.
3002— SLATE’S IMPROVED BIG WARNE— One
of the best bright sorts for Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, or Georgia. The leaves are long,
medium broad, and well spaced on the stalk. For thin
or medium soils, this makes an ideal variety, but on
rich land it may grow rather rough. Cures into a
bright yellow leaf with good weight and fine texture.
Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3003— SLATE’S CONQUEROR. — A very thin
bright tobacco adapted to flue curing only. It is one
of the easiest to cure into a bright lemon yellow and
has very fine texture. For very strong lands that do
not produce good bright tobacco, this will make a
good sort. Where other sorts grow too heavy and
coarse, this will make good weight and still be easy
to cure. It is also a fine variety for growing extra
thin cigarette tobacco.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3004 — SLATE’S ADCOCK. — Leaf is medium long,
rather broad, and cures easily. In the hands of an
experienced planter, it will make some of the finest
tobacco. Leaves are set very wide apart on the stalk,
causing it to ripen uniformly. Produces best upon
medium fertile soils of Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, or Georgia.
Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3005 — WARNE. — This is one of the best bright
flue cured tobaccos known to us. It is adapted to a
wide range of soils and produces a good crop over the
entire bright tobacco belt of Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia. Leaves are long, me-
dium broad, and taper to a sharp point. It is of fine
texture, good curing qualities, and a safe variety in
every respect.
Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— oz. $1.00, *4 lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3016— IMPROVED YELLOW PRYOR.— For thin
or medium fertile sandy soils in the eastern bright
belt, there are few varieties that will pay better than
this one. It is naturally a heavy tobacco, but on
sandy soils makes just enough weight to cure good
and when grown on such soils, it is easy to cure and
makes the very highest class of bright leaf. Leaf is
medium long, rather broad, of very fine texture, and
good weight.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, *4 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3008— SLATE’S IMPROVED WHITE STEM
ORONOKO. — This is a tobacco adapted to a wide
range of uses and almost all kinds of soils. It is used
very extensively in the sandy sections of the Eastern
part of the bright belt, in the clay soils of the bright
belt, and even to the alluvial soils of the dark belt.
On medium to thin soils, it will make the highest class
of bright leaf and on rich soils it will make a medium
bright or mahogany. The leaf is medium long, broad,
very fine texture, and easily cured.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3020— JAMAICA WRAPPER. — An excellent
bright tobacco for sandy soils that is very popular in
certain sections of North Carolina. The leaf is broad,
of medium length, and runs to a sharp tip. It makes
good weight and is easily cured a bright yellow.
Oz. 50c, !4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3017— NANCY’S BEST.— This variety seems to
enjoy great popularity around the eastern section of
South Carolina, but is not much used elsewhere. For
medium strong sandy soils, it will make a product of
good weignt and easy to cure. The leaf is almost as
wide as it is long and tapered.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3034— HICKORY PRYOR. — A bright tobacco
noted for its high color and heavy weight. On sandy
soils where it is hard to obtain good weight, this
makes an ideal sort. Leaf is medium long, broad, and
tapering to sharp tip. Fine texture, well spaced on
stalk, and easily cured.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3006 — SLATE’S IMPROVED LITTLE ORO-
NOKO.— Leaf very long, narrow, pointed, and grows
rather close on the stalk. It is a valuable bright sort,
oeeause it can be grown on very strong lands or very
thin ones. It does not grow rough and wild on strong
soils like some of the bright sorts, yet it will make a
good leaf on even the poorest of soils. It is easily
cured into a bright red or mahogany, but does not
make the highest grade of bright leaf. It is very
heavy and is considered a most profitable variety by
many growers.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3007— SLATE’S IMPROVED YELLOW ORO-
NOKO.— This is one of the oldest tobaccos in culti-
vation and still very popular. It is one of the most
reliable brights and can be grown on a wide range
of soils, being adapted to almost any place that bright
tobaccos will grow. Leaf medium long, rather . wide,
and tapering to slightly blunt point. Well spaced on
stalk and very easy to cure.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3009 — CASH. — This is a variety which has been
used for some years by the North Carolina experiment
station and found to be an excellent bright sort for
the Piedmont section. In our fields it bears a strong
resemblance to Adcock and it cures into a thin bright.
We think it a sort that is worthy of cultivation and
it may turn out to be a better sort since it does not
seem to disease as readily as Adcock. It is adapted
to any medium fertile sand or loam soils over Vir-
ginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia.
Price — Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3010 — SLATE’S IMPROVED LONG LEAF
GOOCH. — The leaves of this variety are larger than
those of any other, being very long, wide, broad
shoulder and center, tapering to sharp tip. It is
medium heavy and especially adapted to sandy soils.
Cures easily and makes the very best of bright to-
baccos.
Oz. 50e, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3012— TILLEY.— Also called Big Tilley. This is
a good bright variety for the sandy soils of the east-
ern Carolinas and Georgia. Leaves large, medium
long, very wide, and wide apart on stalk.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3015 — BONANZA. — This is a popular variety in
eastern Carolinas on the sandy soils. It is easy to
cure and makes a good rich leaf of good weight and
bright color. Farmers living in western North Caro-
lina are warned that the variety that they know as
Bonanza is White Stem Oronoko and not this sort.
We have found this out from our trials.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00 postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
All tobacco seed offered by us are grown upon our own farms
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Root Rot Resistant Burley
3053 — RED BURLEY. — This famous old variety
has a host of friends throughout the burley belt. It
belongs to the stand-up strain, which holds the
leaves well up off the ground and keeps them free
from the dirt and grit that injures the quality of the
cured leaf. The leaf is long, broad and tapering to
a rather blunt point. It is well spaced on the stalk,
and said to produce a very heavy grade of burley.
Our treated seed should always be used by burley
growers. This treatment protects the young plants
to a great extent and helps to keep down the
“Black Fire, ” “Wild Fire” and other diseases.
Price, oz. 60e, hi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.00, hi lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3018— SLATE’S IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY.
— This is our private strain of burley, and one of
the best of the stand-up type. We have grown this
for years and it has been used very extensively
throughout the burley belt with excellent results.
The stalks are large and strong, holding the leaves
up out of the dirt. The leaves are large, broad,
long, and tapering, with white midribs, but very
fine texture otherwise. It is an easy variety to cure
and makes a heavy yield of rich bright leaf. Each
year our tobacco seed crops are inspected twice by
experts from the office of the State Entomologist to
see that they are free from “Wild Fire,” “Black
Fire” or “Angular Spot,” and in addition we treat
our seed by a special process, known only to us.
Thus every protection is thrown around the man
buying seed from us.
Price, oz. 75c, *4 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.25, hi lb. $4.00, lb. $10.00.
Dear Sirs: —
I am sending by this mail another order for your
Improved White Burley tobacco seed. I have used your
seed for the past two years and find them to be the
best that can be obtained. I ordered seed from you
and from another firm and your seed were so much
better that I will never use any other but yours.
Yours truly, Arthur Parsley.
Tompkinsville, Ky. January 20, 1925.
Five Best Sorts
FOR THE BURLEY BELT
3052— ROOT-ROT RESISTANT BURLEY.— This
is a splendid selection from the Stand-Up strain of
burleys, and has been bred and selected by the Ken-
tucky Experiment Station to produce resistance to
the Black Root-rot, which is so destructive in many
Burley fields. This strain is practically immune to
root-rot now, and makes a big robust plant where
common burleys attain no size at all. For this rea-
son, no better variety of burleys can be found for
the average grower. We have been growing to-
bacco seed for the past sixty years, and are devot-
ing especial care and attention to this burley, and
to make our seed stock even more desirable, we are
treating these seed to kill the germs of any “Black
Fire” or other disease which often takes a terrible
toll in burley crops. Thus the burley grower who
uses Slate’s Seeds or Root-Rot Resistant burley has
as near absolute protection as is possible to obtain
for his crop. A highly bred strain of burley, which
is free root-rot and clean, plump, healthy seed, which
have been treated to free them from “Black Fire”
and “Damping Off.” The stalk is rather tall, with
broad leaves tapering to a blunt point. The leaves
are held up off the ground, which gives a much finer
product when cured. See photo above for general
appearance. We do not know of any burley tobacco
that will make more money for the farmers than
this.
Price, oz. 75c, hi lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.25, hi lb. $4.00, lb. $10.00.
3051— WHITE TWIST BUD. — This is a good va-
riety of the old strain of burley. The leaf is very
long, medium broad and tapered to a sharp tip. As
a rule the leaves droop, showing the prominent white
ribs. For years this was the principal burley used,
and is still desired by many growers. It is noted
for its good weight and bright color.
Price, oz. 60c, hi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.00, hi lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3022 — JUDY’S PRIDE. — This variety has won
great popularity in certain sections of Kentucky
and Tennessee, and we think it a good stand-up
burley. The leaf is broad, long and tapering, with
prominent white ribs. The stalk is strong and holds
the leaves well up off the ground. It has every
characteristic of an excellent burley and should
produce a bright leaf of high quality.
Price, oz. 60c, hi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.00, hi lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
White Twist Bud
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Slate’s Imp. Mammoth Fire-Cured
3054— SLATE’S IMPROVED MAMMOTH.— This
is probably the largest tobacco in cultivation, or at
least it ranks as the equal of our Rich Wonder in
size. The Improved Mammoth was originated in the
Clarksville black belt of Tennessee and has a host
of friends among those growers. The leaf is very
long and extremely broad at the butt and running
out to a rather sharp tip, giving in all an enormous
leaf. It cures into a very black rich tobacco of
great weight and body. From a standpoint of yield,
we do not know of any tobacco that will make more
pounds per acre. It has handsome appearance,
smooth leaf texture, and every other good point
needed to make it a most desirable fire-cured type.
Price, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. $1.00, }4 lb. $2.75, lb. $7.50.
3055— MARYLAND BROAD LEAF.— This va-
riety is very popular in the Maryland district and
is one of the best sorts for this section. It grows
an enormous plant with long, very broad leaves,
which cure into a bright red or mahogany color,
with good weight. This variety should make a good
sort also for the black belt where size and weight
are essential.
Price, oz. 50c, ^4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3056 — MADOLE. — A popular variety of black to-
bacco which is used extensively in Tennessee and
Kentucky. It grows rather large, with broad leaves
of medium length and possesses great weight. In
our opinion this sort will grow into a smoother,
easier curing leaf than the Improved Mammoth, but
it will not make quite the number of pounds. We
think Madole is a good tobacco for extremely rich
soils, and Improved Mammoth the sort to use for
thin or medium soils. Thus a heavy, smooth, good
curing tobacco may be made out of either of them.
Price, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed, oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
Dear Sirs: —
Two years ago 1 ordered one ounce of your Improved
White Burley seed and got good results. On one acre
1 raised 2,330 lbs. and on another acre 1,822 lbs. 1
gave some of the seed to one of my neighbors and also
gave lots of plants to other neighbors, and their results
were all good. I can recommend your tobacco seed for
purity and will highly recommend them to everyone.
Very respectfully,
A. J. Baskette.
March 5, 1925.
Fall Branch, Tenn.
Dark, Heavy Tobaccos
FOR THE FIRE-CURED DISTRICT
3027— BIG ORONOKO.— This variety has few
equals among black tobaccos. It is one of the most
reliable, produces a heavy crop, cures easily, has fine
silky texture, and nearly always sells at good prices
Its chief features are its adaptability to almost all
kinds of soils and its easy curing qualities. The
leaf is very long, broad, tapering, set rather close
on stalk, and has small stem and ribs. It will make
a good red or black tobacco.
Oz. 50c, lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3036— SLATE’S RICH WONDER.— A variety in-
troduced by us some years ago. It is now noted for
being one of the largest and heaviest tobaccos in
cultivation. It is not as easy to handle as the Big
Oronoko nor so fine in texture, but it will make more
pounds per acre than any sort we know of. Leaves
of enormous size, very long, broad, and tapering.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3029 LIZARD TAIL. — The leaf is not so large
but is very long and rather narrow and possesses
great weight and body, making it rank well in the
class of heavy tobaccos. It is a most reliable sort
and easy to cure. Will make a good heavy red or
black leaf.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3032 — BLUE PRYOR. — A variety famous in the
black belt of Kentucky. Grows very large broad
leaves and makes some of the blackest tobacco pos-
sible. Has good weight and makes enormous yield.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3033 — SLATE’S IMPROVED ONE SUCKER.
Leaf long, medium broad, fine texture, and very
heavy. It is one of the best of dark sorts, and is
used extensively through Virginia, Kentucky, and
Tennessee, in the dark belt. It will also make a
good mahogany tobacco when flue cured. Can be
flue, sun, air, or fire cured. It is also known as
Turtle Foot in certain sections.
Oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3035 — SILKY PRYOR. — A good heavy tobacco
of very fine texture. It can be made into a good
red or black leaf and can be air or fire cured. Leaf
broad, long, and heavy.
Oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3037 TENNESSEE RED. — We consider this one
of the best of the large leaf black sorts. The leaf
is very large, broad, and long. Its texture is good,
and it makes a very heavy grade of tobacco. Suit-
able only for air or fire curing.
Oz. 50e, *4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3038 — LACKS. — A popular black tobacco of the
large leaf type. Leaf of enormous size, long, broad,
and very heavy. Makes a good black tobacco.
Oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
3039.— KENTUCKY YELLOW.— We consider this
one of the best of the dark tobaccos. It possesses
good curing qualities, fine texture, and heavy
weight. The leaf is long, very broad, and taper-
ing. It is adapted to almost the entire black belt
and the air curing districts and will make a product
of real value.
Oz. 50c, *4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Treated Seed — Oz. 75c, % lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00.
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The Best Sun-Cured Tobacco
3031— SWEET ORONOKO.— This is one of the
oldest tobaccos in cultivation, and one having a
great range of uses. It is the best sort for sun-
curing and about the only kind used in the sun-
cured belt. Then it is the best variety to grow for
home use or to make “Home Spun” chewing tobac-
eo. It makes an ideal heavy black tobacco when
grown on strong land, or it can be cured into a rich
heavy mahogany when flue-cured. The leaf is very
long, rather narrow, with prominent ribs. When
cured it has great weight and is rich with gum
and oil.
Oz. 50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Theated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.
3028 — FLANAGAN. — The leaf is long, of medium
width and rather coarse fibers. It is often used for
sun-curing, but may also be flue-cured into a rich
heavy mahogany, which nearly always commands
good prices. It is adapted to a wide range of soils
and may be cured in almost any manner.
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid.
Theated Seed— Oz. 75c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.
Imported and Cigar Tobaccos
3057 — ROUND TIP. — This is a beautiful strain of
Sumatra tobacco, which is grown extensively in the
shade tobacco area of Florida. For a shade-grown
cigar leaf it is hard to find anything better. The
leaf is rather broad, short, and pointed, giving it
almost a round effect. It stands erect on the stalk.
This makes an ideal cigar leaf of fine texture and
high aroma.
Price — Oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00, postpaid.
3040— VUELTA de ABAJO (First Crop.)— Our
stock of these seeds is grown from seeds imported
direct from the famous Vuelta Valley. The first crop
is far better than imported stock, since it has be-
come partly acclimated and is larger. Plants med-
ium size; leaves broad, very silky, exceedingly fine
grained, and retains its original aromatic flavor.
Oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00, postpaid.
3041 — VUELTA de ABAJO (Second Crop). — This
variety is grown from the best First Crop seed. For
an extra large Havana cigar leaf, this variety can-
not be excelled. Leaf much larger than that of
First Crop, but not so silky or highly flavored.
Oz. 60c, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
Gentlemen: —
We are so well pleased
with Slate’s Seeds and
their promptness in filling
our orders that I feel it
my duty to write you. We
commenced with a sample
of beet seed and from that
small packet made two
guano bags full of nice
table beets. Then, in 1923,
I ordered one ounce of
Slate’s Improved Gold Leaf tobacco seed and that year
we received the highest price for our tobacco that we
have ever received and I have been farming for thirty
years. So we don’t save any more seed stalks in our
tobacco fields.
A well satisfied customer ,
March 5, 1925.
J. H. Dennis,
Cumberland, Va.
3042— IMPORTED SUMATRA.— Our stock comes
direct from the native Sumatra country. We im-
port only seeds that we know to be pure and first-
class in every respect. The seeds we offer for sale
are of the first crop, and tobacco grown from them
retains its fine, silky texture and makes the finest
wrappers.
Oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00, postpaid.
3043 — BRAZILIAN. — This variety was imported
by us, but has now become acclimated and is more
easily grown than our other imported seed. The
leaf has good size, shape and texture, and retains, to
a great extent, its native high flavor. Makes a de-
lightful smoke in either pipe or cigar.
Oz. 60c, y± lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00, postpaid.
3044— SLATE’S IMPROVED CONNECTICUT
SEED LEAF. — The old strain of this tobacco has
always stood well with cigar manufacturers, but
both manufacturers and growers cannot help but ad-
mit that this improved strain is decidedly better.
Noted for its handsome leaf, which possesses a
choice texture and delightful flavor. Ripens very
uniformly and is considered a very desirable cigar
variety.
Oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
3046— EVANS or CINNAMON SCENTED.— A
variety whose high, aromatic flavor is well known
and very popular. For a pipe tobacco this has no
equal, and it is extensively grown in Canada for
this purpose. The leaf is of good size and shape
and excellent quality. If you want a highly flav-
ored tobacco you cannot get a better one than this.
Oz. 60e, $4 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
3050— GENERAL GRANT.— This variety ranks
among the first in the manufacture of cigars. In
addition to its other good characteristics, it is noted
for its extreme earliness. Upon the market it is
very well known and popular, its products always
being in demand, as the size, shape and texture of
its leaf help to make it an ideal cigar tobacco.
Oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
3049— IMPORTED TURKISH.— Originates from
the finest of the native strains and possesses good
texture and high aroma. Leaves grow rather close
on stalk, are small and make a product most valu-
able for cigarettes.
Oz. $1.00, lb. $10.00, postpaid.
3045— COMSTOCK SPANISH.— This variety may
well be called the “Standard” for the ligar leaf
type. It is more extensively grown than any other
variety of its type, and is considered the very best
of cigar tobaccos. It was bred from a native
Havana strain, and has been greatly improved in
the breeding. The leaf is of good size and is suit-
able for wrappers or fillers. We consider this va-
riety as good as any that we have ever known, and
recommend it with confidence.
Oz. 60c, *4 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
3048 — BIG HAVANA. — An Americanized Havana
which grows to an unusually large size and matures
very early. A heavy cropper, and in the South will
make two crops from one planting. Its desirable
size, fine texture and delightful flavor have made it
a favorite with both planters and manufacturers.
Oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
3047— PENNSYLVANIA SEED LEAF.— V ery ex-
tensively grown in the Lancaster district of Penn-
sylvania, which is famous for its fine cigar tobaccos.
Its products are of the best and bring good prices.
The leaf has a handsome appearance and is of
good quality.
Oz. 60c, *4 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid.
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A mixture is much more desirable than any one kind of grass or clover sowed alone. A mixture
gives more hay and better hay, and it is much easier to get a stand with mixed grasses and clovers than
it is when any one is seeded alone. In making up the mixtures listed below we use only “Perfection”
Brand Seeds, the very best that we can secure. Our mixtures are the pride of our Field Seed Depart-
ment. They have given excellent results for years, and from a business standpoint, if for no other reason,
we could not afford to cheapen them by using low-grade seed. In making up the formulae for these we
have relied upon our own experience to a great extent, and in addition have consulted some of the
largest and most successful farmers in the South. These mixtures are designed to suit your soil, your
climate, and your needs. If you want to put some hay money in your pocket next year, sow a “Per-
fection” Brand Mixture this spring.
2060— MIXTURE No. 1
(Highland Pasture)
Composed of
Kentucky Blue Grass Alsike Clover
Bed Top or Herds Grass Tall Meadow Oat Grass
Orchard Grass Bed Clover
Alfalfa Italian Bye Grass
, Perennial Eye Grass
2061— MIXTURE No. 2
(Highland Hay)
2062— MIXTURE No. 3
(Lowland Pasture)
Composed of
Timothy Italian Bye Grass
Bed Top or Herds Grass Tall Meadow Oat Grass
Alsike Clover Perennial Bye Grass
2063— MIXTURE No. 4
(Lowland Hay)
Composed of
Orchard Grass Bed Clover
Tall Meadow Oat Grass Italian Bye Grass
Perennial Bye Grass Timothy
Bed Top or Herds Grass
All of these mixtures should he seeded between Feb-
ruary 1 and April 1, at the rate of 30 to 35 pounds per
acre.
Composed of
Timothy Perennial Bye Grass
Sapling Clover Tall Meadow Oat Grass
Italian Bye Grass Bed Top or Herds Grass
Prices are quoted on our current Field Seed Price List.
If you do not have a copy, write for it.
Slate’s Hog Pasture Mixture
Every hog raiser should have a piece of land seeded in both of these mixtures. The number one will
come in for early grazing, and the number two will follow for the summer grazing. The two will carry
your hogs through the summer if you sow sufficient land to care for what hogs you have. One acre of
land should carry one hog through the summer. In other words, one acre seeded in Mixture Number One
and another acre seeded in Mixture Number Two should take care of two hogs throughout the entire sum-
mer. Begardless of whether you raise hogs for market or just for home use you should see that they yield
you a profit. And nothing will increase the profits from hogs more than good pastures.
2064— MIXTURE No. 5
Composed of
Oats Bape Canada Field Peas
Seed this mixture at the rate of 100 pounds per acre.
Seeding should be done during February or March, and it
will be ready for grazing the latter part of April or the
first of May.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2065— MIXTURE No. 6
Composed of
Cow Peas Soy Beans Sorghum
See this mixture at the rate of 100 pounds per acre. Sow
about corn planting time or the latter part of April to the
first of May. Should be ready for grazing by July.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
Slate’s Seeds produce better crops
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2009— WHITE DUTCH CLOVE?,
A valuable little clover for sheep and cattle past-
ure, improving and holding the soil together, and
for sowing on lawns. Makes a low compact growth
that covers the soil. Excellent for putting in
pasture mixtures. Sow 5 lbs. per acre.
Lb. 60c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2008 — BOKHARA, White Sweet Clover
Those worn out spots on your farm can easily be
brought back into cultivation by sowing in Sweet
Clover. This clover will grow almost anywhere, and
it adds nitrogen to the soil, and its roots go down
into the subsoil and break it up, carrying off water
and adding humus to it. In a few years this clover
will bring these spots back into cultivation and
have them innoculated for alfalfa. Good grazing
for cattle and an excellent thing for bees. Just cut
the soil with a disc harrow, sow 20 lbs. of seed per
acre, and cover with a light harrow.
Lb. 30c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
revised prices.
2003— BURR CLOVER
It is a great soil improver and will stand for
years, holding the soil together and building up a
store of Nitrogen in it. The seed offered are South-
ern grown, in the burr, and carry their own inocu-
lation. It is easier to get a stand with these than
with hulled seed. Soak for several hours in luke-
warm water before sowing, so as to hasten the
germination, and sow two bushels (20 lbs.) per acre.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
bulk prices.
2006— RED CLOVER
A standard clover which every farmer knows. It
yields a big crop of hay, good pasturage, and builds
up the soil. For pasturage I think that Alsike will
be better, but for hay this cannot be bettered. It
ripens with Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Orchard Grass,
Italian Rye Grass, and all of the earlier grasses.
Should be put in mixtures with these when sowed
for hay. When sowed for grass use 8 to 10 lbs. of
clover per acre. When sowed alone use 10 to 15
lbs. per acre. Can be seeded from January to
March, or from August to October, and will succeed
on almost any soil that will produce clover. Gives
two cuttings per year in most sections, and will
last for several years.
Lb. 50c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices in bulk.
2002— ALSIKE CLOVER
This clover has a distinct advantage over either
the Red or the Sapling for grazing. It is hardier
and will stand more grazing than either of them.
And for sowing on wet or low lands it is better than
either the Red or Sapling, because it stands the wet
soil better. For hay its yield is not quite so good
as the Red or Sapling, but it makes better quality
of hay than either of them. The stalks are not so
large, therefore the hay cures easier and stock eat it
better. Alsike Clover matures about the same time
as Sapling, some ten days or two weeks later than
the Red. Sow and handle it in all respects like Sap-
ling, but it does not require so many pounds of seeds
per acre. Seed at the rate of 7 y2 lbs. per acre.
Lb. 40c, postpai^. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
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Alfalfa
2001— ALFALFA
This has long been recognized as the most profit-
able hay crop that can be grown. It yields more tons
and better hay than any crop we can sow. Getting
it established is somewhat difficult, but once it gets
a start on your farm, a small acreage will produce
sufficient hay for all your livestock. And nothing in
the world is better feed than alfalfa hay. It is es-
pecially good for horses, cows, hogs, and poultry,
and no farm can afford to do without some alfalfa.
In order to make a good crop of alfalfa there are
some important facts to observe. First, the soil
should be well drained, and it is better for it to be
a stiff soil containing a good percentage of clay.
Second, an application of lime should be made,
using from one to two tons per acre, because alfalfa
.will not grow on sour land. Third, in selecting the
spot for alfalfa be certain to pick out land that has
a deep soil to admit of the long roots going down. If
the land is underlaid with sandstone or rock it will
not make a successful field. If it be possible, some
smother crop, such as cow peas, soy beans, buck-
wheat, or any crop that kills grass, should precede
the alfalfa. Break deep during the early summer,
and harrow every week or ten days so as to kill all
weeds and grass. If the soil is not very rich apply
a good grade of commercial fertilizer running high
in Phosphoric Acid, low in Nitrogen, and with a
good part of Potash in it. Harrow this into the
soil with a light harrow just before seeding. About
Feb. 15 or Sept. 1 is the best time to seed, but it
may be done from January to March or from August
1 to Sept. 15 with fair chances of success. Sow the
seed at the rate of 20 to 30 pounds per acre and
cover with a light harrow or brush. And always in-
oculate the seed before sowing. Alfalfa gives from
three to five cuttings per year, and it should always
be cut just as the shoots of the second crop begin to
push up around the roots. By examining the plants
it is easy to tell when cutting should be done. Never
allow the second crop to get high enough for the
mower to cut it when you cut the first crop. Sow
“Perfection” Brand Alfalfa only. Nothing but
the best will do for this crop. The seed represents
an investment which will yield for years.
Lb. 40e, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
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Sapling Clover
2007— SAPLING or MAMMOTH CLOVER
Exactly like Red Clover, except in the time in
which it matures. This clover is later and said by
experts to grow larger than the Red. It matures
along with Herds Grass, Timothy, Meadow Fescue,
etc. One of the best mixtures I have ever used was
made up of 6 lbs. Herds Grass, 10 lbs. Timothy, and
10 lbs. Sapling Clover per acre. This is my favorite
mixture on Hyco and yields a big crop of excellent
hay. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. Clover when mixed with
grasses, or 10 to 15 lbs. when seeded alone.
Lb. 50c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
bulk prices.
2010— LESPEDEZA or JAPAN CLOVER
The most valuable clover of all for renovating
soils that will not produce a profitable crop of any-
thing else. Where other clovers can be grown
profitably, I advise using them to build up the soil,
but there are many fields that will not produce the
other clovers and it is for just such spots as these
that Japan clover is recommended. For shaded,
pasture it is also of great value. On light, poor
land, even though it be extremely dry, a good stand
of Japan clover can be had in two years. Does not
have to be seeded every year, because it reseeds
itself. Still it is not objectionable, because it can
be easily destroyed by putting the land in some
clean culture crop, as tobacco, cotton or corn. Japan
clover does not make sufficient growth to cut for
hay, except in the far South. Little preparation is
needed for Japan clover, and it affords excellent
grazing. It is best to sow with another crop, es-
pecially where it is wanted for pasturage, because it
may not make much growth the first year, and if
sowed with some other crop, there will be enough
grazing the first year to make it profitable. Herds
Grass is the best thing to sow with it. Seed 10 lbs.
Japan Clover and 6 lbs. Herds Grass per acre.
Lb. 40c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
PRICES ON ALL FIELD SEEDS fluctuate.
Revised Prices are quoted on our weekly lists.
Write for one at any time.
2033— PERENNIAL RYE GRASS
A fine pasture grass that is especially adapted to
lands too wet for Timothy, Orchard Grass, etc. It
should be used in pasture mixtures, and for sowing
lowland mixtures it should form the basis of the
mixture. If clover is desired, add 5 lbs. of Alsike
Clover with 25 lbs. of Perennial Rye Grass, and you
should have an excellent lowland pasture. If seeded
alone sow 30 lbs. per acre. Like the Italian Rye
Grass, this should be seeded early in the spring or
fall. It comes early in the spring, and this grass is
perennial and will make a permanent pasture.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2034— MEADOW FESCUE
Also known as Randall Grass, and a most useful
grass for either hay or pasture. Its long roots pene-
trate deep into the soil and make it a good grass for
dry weather grazing. It is hardy and will stand the
severest weather, and in the South it remains green
throughout the winter and will furnish winter pas-
turage. 10 lbs. added to a pasture mixture will
prove useful in winter or dry weather. If seeded
alone sow 30 lbs. per acre. Seeding should be done
from January to March or July to October.
Lb. 30c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2035— SUDAN GRASS
A new grass that is becoming very popular for a
quick growing hay crop. It has been given a rigid
test on Hyco, with the following results: It grows
on rich land to a height of eight feet, yields as much
as four tons of hay per acre, is said to rank next to
Alfalfa in food value, and is greatly relished by
stock of all kinds. It belongs to the Sorghum fam-
ily, produces its first crop in about six weeks from
seeding, and when seasonable can be cut from three
to five times per year. It is an annual; therefore,
is no trouble to get rid of. Sow like Sorghum or
Millet, either broadcast or in drills, at the rate of
five pounds per acre in drills, twenty pounds per
acre broadcast. Seeding should not be done until
all danger of frost is past. The soil should be
rich, either clay or loam. The hay should be cut
just as soon as the heads are well out and before
the seeds form. Some people claim that Sudan
Grass is rather hard on land, but our tests have not
proved this. While it is a strong and rapid feeder,
we do not think that it materially injures the soil
upon which it grows.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
Kentucky Blue Grass
Seed Com should be ordered early and carefully stored
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2027— HERDS GRASS
(RED TOP)
In certain tobacco growing sections, especially
where bright tobacco is grown, this is a most valu-
able fallow crop. The land is grazed for a year,
then turned under, it produces an excellent grade
of bright tobacco. Herds Grass is the blue grass
of the South. It grows almost anywhere, and will
make the best of grazing. It does not improve the
soil except to hold it together, and adds humus, but
is valuable in this respect. When sowed for hay, it
should always have some timothy or clover mixed
with it. As a hay it is of good quality, but noth-
ing extra when sowed alone. By seeding Herds
Grass and Clover together the soil is held together
and improved at the same time. Herds Grass should
go into every pasture mixture. Sow from January
to April or July to December at the rate of 6 lbs.
per acre if seeded alone, or 4 to 5 lbs. with other
grasses or clovers.
Lb. 35c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2028— TIMOTHY
This is the most valuable hay grass grown. Its
hay is the most nutritious and stock relish it.
Timothy should always be sowed on good land be-
cause it is a rather hard feeder and will not make
much hay on thin soils. By sowing Sapling Clover
or Alsike Clover with the Timothy the soil is kept
in good condition and a larger yield of hay is se-
cured. When sowed alone sow 15 lbs. per acre.
Seeding may be done from January to March or
from July to November.
Lb. 25e, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2031— TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS
A most valuable grass for seeding with Alfalfa
and Bed Clover. It produces a big crop of early
hay or excellent pasturage. In growth it is tall
and leafy, with slender fine stalks. It never grows
wild and rough. It stands adverse conditions much
better than most other grasses, and stays green
from early spring until frost, producing two crops
of hay per season, or pasture almost the year
around. An ideal pasture mixture is 5 lbs. Alfalfa,
11 lbs. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, 14 lbs. Orchard
Grass, and 6 lbs. Herds Grass. Or 8 lbs. Bed Clover
may be substituted in place of the Alfalfa. This
mixture may be sowed and cut for hay for a season
or two and then pastured. Tall Meadow Oat Grass
seed weigh only 11 lbs. per bushel and should be
seeded at the rate of two bushels per acre when
sowed alone, or one bushed per acre in mixture.
Lb. 30c postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2029— ORCHARD GRASS
On a rich loamy soil, Orchard Grass will make
heavy turf just like Blue Grass does on the lime-
stone soils. None of the grasses adapted to sandy
or loamy soils will make a better turf or finer graz-
ing than Orchard Grass. But even this when seed-
ed for pasture should have some Herds Grass or
Meadow Fescue mixed with it. One bushel (14 lbs.)
of Orchard Grass and 6 lbs. of Herds Grass per
acre. Or if a heavier sod is desired add 10 to 15
lbs. Meadow Fescue to this mixture. When sowed
for hay Orchard Grass should always be mixed with
Bed Clover. As a pasture grass it may be mixed
with Alsike, which is the best clover for grazing.
In order to maintain a perfect Orchard Grass sod
every spring, the bare spots in the field should be
covered with manure and reseeded. In this manner
an excellent pasture may be maintained at a very
small expense. Sow from January to March or from
July to November alone at the rate of two bushels
(28 lbs.) per acre; in mixture, one bushel (14 lbs.).
Lb. 30c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2030— KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS
This is by far the best pasture grass that has
ever been known, but it is hard to get it started in
certain sections. In other sections it is natural
and can easily be grown. It should be used in every
pasture mixture, especially if the mixture is to be
sowed on a stiff soil. Blue Grass is naturally a
limestone grass, and if the soil be thoroughly limed
and prepd^ed as directed for alfalfa a stand may
be obtained by farmers who do not live in the
limestone section. Grazing improves it and makes
it come thicker, and it will give good pasturage
almost the entire year. If seeded alone sow two
bushels (28 lbs.) per acre, and it should be sowed
in the early spring or fall.
Lb. 40c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
2032— ITALIAN RYE GRASS
For quick pasture or hay crop nothing is better
than Italian Bye Grass. It is one of the first to
come out in the spring, and can be cut for hay dur-
ing May. A good plan for fall sowing is to seed
this grass with Crimson Clover, the red bloom kind.
It makes better hay than either rye or oats, and
will come in with the clover and help eure the hay.
When sowed this way use 15 lbs. Clover and 20 lbs.
of Italian Bye Grass per acre. This grass is a valu-
able addition to any pasture mixture, because it
comes early and will admit the stock to the pasture
several weeks earlier. Sow from January to March
or July to December at the rate of 30 lbs. per acre,
if sowed alone, or 20 lbs. per acre in mixture. It
requires a moist, rich soil.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed Price List for
prices on bulk lots.
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Virginia White Dent Com
2012— BOONE COUNTY.— This corn, introduced
some years ago and bred for a prize winner, has
won a wide reputation among show varieties. It
has taken more prizes at our fairs and corn shows
than any other sort. The stalks are tall, large,
erect, with an abundance of fodder. The ears are
large and long, but have a rather soft cob. The
grains are long, rather narrow and deeply set into
a large white cob. Bears from one to three good
ears per stalk and on rich soils will make a most
desirable variety. ,
See Field Seed List for prices.
SLATE SEED CORN
HOW TO HANDLE SEED CORN
During the spring, about the time the heaviest
shipments of seed corn are going out, the germ of
the corn is very active, and if you are not careful
in handling it, it will lose its germination before
planting time. Upon receipt of a package of seed
corn, open it and if possible spread in a cool dry
place. If it cannot be spread, just open the pack-
ages and place in some cool room until you are
ready to plant.
2017— WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT.— This is
undoubtedly one of the earliest of the yellow corns.
It produces in about eighty days and makes a splen-
did yield. Stalks grow large and rather tall, bear-
ing one to two ears. Ears are large and eight to
ten inches long. Grain long, rather narrow, and
firmly set into a small white cob. The body of the
grain is a pale yellow, while the cap is white. For
very late planting on either high or low lands noth-
ing better can be had than this, and it also makes
a good variety for planting for green food, since it
matures its crop so early.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2014— EARLY WHITE DENT.— This is an extra
early white corn, producing a good crop in about
75 to 80 days. The stalks grow rather large and
about eight feet high, bearing one to two good ears
that average about seven to eight inches in length.
Where a white corn is wanted and early maturity
is essential, this variety has given entire satisfac-
tion.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2016— IOWA GOLD MINE.— An early yellow
dent corn, producing a good crop in ninety days.
The stalks are of medium size and height and pro-
duce from one to two good ears. Grain long and
firmly set into a small red cob. This is a good va-
riety for planting on lowlands.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2018— VIRGINIA WHITE DENT.— This is an old
Southern variety of unusually good merits. It has
been grown all over the South for years, and a
better corn is hard to find. It is a single ear variety,
which grows a large, high stalk, bearing its ear
about middle way. The ears are long, heavy, hang-
ing down, and have a medium size white cob. The
grains are of medium width, deep and firmly set in-
to the cob. Rather early, and on account of its large
ears makes a good yield. It is safe and reliable.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2015— IMPROVED GOLDEN DENT.— An early
yellow corn that produces mature corn within ninety
days after planting. Stalks grow to a medium size
and height. The grains are of medium depth, rath-
er wide, and of a golden yellow color. This corn
is especially recommended for planting on land
subject to overflow.
See Field Seed List for prices.
46— SWEET FODDER CORN.— This is a robust
growing sugar corn that makes the best of ensilage
and green feed. Its stalk is very tall and bears an
abundance of leafy foliage. Several large ears of
corn per stalk and its sugar content makes it es-
pecially desirable for silage or green feed.
See Field Seed List for prices.
Perfection Brand Oats are thoroughly recleaned
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Early White Dent Corn
2020— ENSILAGE.— The best
and most popular of ensilage
corns. The stalks grow unusual-
ly large and make a dense
growth of fodder.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2019— BIGG’S SEVEN-EAR.
— A heavy yielding white corn
that is very popular for growing
on rich land. Stalks grow very
tall and bear from one to five
short, medium-sized ears. Grains
are of medium width. It is very
firm and a good keeper.
See Field Seed List for prices.
2011 — HICKORY KING. —
Know to many growers as the
poor man ’s friend, since it is
thought that it will produce a
better yield on poor land than |
any other variety. Stalks grow «
tall and produce from one to two
unusually long, slender ears.
The grains are very wide and
deep, set into a small white cob.
One grain will cover the butt
of the cob.
See Field Seed List for pricbs".
FIELD SEED PRICES
change often during the season, and firm
prices cannot be quoted in this catalog. We
issue a list of these prices every week during
the season. A postal card asking for our new
Field Seed Price List will bring you the latest
prices on these goods at any time.
2104-HAIRY OR WINTER
VETCH
Few of our legume crops have such a wide range
of uses or such a great value as vetch. It will grow
on almost any kind of soil, is one of the greatest of
soil improvers, will reseed itself, and make an enor-
mous yield of the very best quality hay. The im-
provement to the soil will more than repay any
farmer for the cost of seeding it, and the hay or
grazing comes as a profit. Hairy Vetch is the only
one of the winter vetches that is hardy enough to
stand the winters of Virginia and North Carolina.
Other so-called winter vetches may be all right for
the far South, but we cannot use them profitably up
here. Hairy Vetch is hardy and will withstand our
cold weather. For fall seeding it may be put in
from August to October. Spring seeding should be
done just as soon as the soil can be worked, not
later than March 15. Sow 20 lbs. per acre with one
bushel of oats or rye to hold the vines up.
Always inoculate vetches with FARMOGERM;
compare it with some uninoculated and see the
difference.
Lb. 30c, postpaid.
See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
43 — SNOWFLAKE. — An early white dent variety
much used for garden cultivation, but makes a good
large stalk and large ear. For an early field corn
it is much more desirable than many of the yellow
varieties and will make just as good yield. Matures
in from 80 to 85 days.
See Field Seed List for prices.
Hairy Vetch
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WINTER SEED OATS
2070 — APPLER. — The best rust-proof winter oat
that can be obtained. It is one of the first to ma-
ture in the spring, and is ready to cut before the
Gray Winter ripens. The growth is large, with
bunchy heads which produce an enormous yield of
grain. The stalks are large and upright and grow
to a height of 5 to 6 feet on good land.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2073 — FULGHUM. — One of the earliest and hardi-
est of winter oats. It withstands severe winter
weather nearer like the Gray Winter Turf than any
of the others, and will be ready to cut in plenty of
time to follow them with Cow Peas or some such
crop. Straw strong and upright.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2071 — RED RUST PROOF. — A good winter oat
that has been found especially valuable for sowing
on low or wet lands. It is as near rust-proof as any
oat can be and makes a big yield. Hardy and stands
the winter in fine shape. Not quite so early as the
Appier.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2072— GRAY WINTER TURF.— This is the most
popular winter oat that has ever been grown in the
South. Makes excellent winter grazing and a big
yield of grain. It is claimed by some farmers that
this oat will stand more cold weather than any
other. May be sowed with the White Bloom Crim-
son Clover or with Red Clover, and this gives an
excellent hay crop. In growth it is spreading and
bunchy, with large heavy heads.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
Dear Sirs : —
1 teas well pleased with the seed 1 ordered from you
last spring. I raised Halbert Honey and Kleckley
Sweets fV atermelons that weighed 50 lbs. / will order
seed from you next year.
Yours very truly »
J. W. Green.
SPRING SEED OATS
2074— WHITE SPRING.— This is a standard va-
riety that is very popular for spring sowing. It is
not so early as the Burt, but make's a good growth
of straw and a good yield of seed.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2075— BURT, or NINETY DAY.— A very early
variety, making large bunchy heads and good
growth of straw. It is a favorite sort for spring
sowing, since it comes in much earlier than most
spring oats. It is the best sort to sow with Canada
Field Peas. It is adapted to Southern conditions
and is one of the surest croppers known to us.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
SEED BARLEY
Barley can be sowed from January to April, and
makes one of the best spring pastures and a big
yield of grain. Sow from one to two bushels per
acre. If sowed early, it can be grazed for some time
during the spring and then allowed to head and
make a grain crop. The grain makes excellent
feed for poultry, horses, or cattle.
2076 — BEARDED BARLEY. — One of the heaviest
yielding varieties. Makes rank growth of straw,
has very long heads, and makes one of the best
sorts for threshing.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
2077 — BEARDLESS BARLEY. — This variety is
preferred by some growers, because it does not have
the beard. It makes a good yield and is safer to
feed.
See Field Seed Price List for prices.
Dear Sirs: —
Some time ago l ordered some of your Red Rust
Proof Oats and not having enough 1 had to buy a few
on our local market. There was all the difference in
the world in them. Yours were clean, heavy , pure seed ,
while the others were light and chaffy.
Sincerely yours,
Granville County, N. C.
Reidsville, N. C.
E. A. Jackson.
Millet and Sorghum mixed with Cow Peas make a big yield of hay
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2103— Teosinte
This is an important feed crop in the South, but
will not do much north of Virginia. Teosinte re-
quires a rich, moist soil and a long growing period.
It will yield more feed per acre than any other
crop and the feed is high in nutriment. On good
soils it will grow from seven to ten feet high and
can be cut several times per year. After each cut-
ting its stools produces another crop heavier than
the preceding. As a green feed it has few equals,
and when cut and dried it is far above corn fodder.
Select a rich, moist spot, plow and prepare as for
corn, and seed at the rate of three pounds per acre
in drills. It should never be broadcast, because the
stalks cannot make their best growth unless they
have plenty of room. In dropping the seed two or
three should be dropped in a hill, hills being three
and one-half feet apart. Seeding should not be done
until late spring, when all danger of frost is over
and the ground has become warm. Cut before the
fodder gets tough and coarse and it will make bet-
ter feed. Frequent shallow cultivation, the same
as given corn, will hasten its growth and increase
the yield.
Crop failed. No seed to offer.
Teosinte
2026— Broom Corn
Good brooms are selling very high and it is an
easy matter for any farmer to grow his own. The home-made b^oom is much lighter and will last much
longer than the ones we buy. Broom-corn will make an enormous crop on any good rich soil and may be
planted in drills like Sorghum or Kaffir Corn at the rate of two and one-half pounds per acre. Cultivate
like corn. The stalks grow very tall and produce large bushy heads, possessing a tough fiber. One pound
of seed will produce enough brooms for the average family for a year.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2053-Japanese Buckwheat
is a great soil improver and will produce a good
crop on very poor lands. It is especially desirable as a range
for bees, makes one of the quickest and best smother crops to
kill grass and weeds, and will produce a good crop of grain in
about eight weeks from seeding. The grain makes good
poultry feed or when ground makes the famous Buckwheat
flour. Except when grown for grain it may be seeded at any
time between May and August at the rate of one bushel (18
lbs.) per acre. If grain is wanted, sow during the late summer,
about ten weeks before frost, so that the grain will be formed
in cool weather. Very rich soils will not make a good crop,
therefore select some medium fertile or poor spot.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2025- White Kaffir Corn
Kaffir Corn is extensively grown for forage and is especially
desirable for poultry. When grown for forage the plants are
cut before the heads mature, and it is generally fed gTeen, but
may be cured. For poultry the crop is allowed to mature its
seed and these heads are then given to chickens. The seed
makes one of the best of poultry feeds and will greatly in-
crease the egg production. Kaffir Corn should be planted on
a rich bottom, if possible, in drills three and one-half feet
apart, and the plants should be thinned to six or eight inches
apart. Cultivate like corn. It will grow from eight to twelve
feet high and the fodder may be stripped from the stalks and
the seed saved for the poultry. Sow after danger of frost is
past at the rate of three pounds per acre.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
Kaffir Corn
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FIELD SEED PRICE LIST, giving revised prices
on all clovers, grasses, etc., are issued every week
during the season. Write for a copy at any time.
2095-Dwarf Essex Rape
Rape has a wide range of uses, and will always be
needed on any farm. It makes excellent greens for
the table when it is young. Poultry thrive on it
and it makes the hens lay. Hogs may be fattened
with far less expense on rape pasture than on
corn. Cows like it better than alfalfa hay and will
give much more milk if allowed to run on it. Horses
relish it, and it comes in at a time when green feed
is scarce. Rape is a cool weather crop, and it should
be seeded either in the early spring or fall. Cold
weather does not affect it until hard freezes come.
If sowed in the fall and not grazed it will come
again next spring. When seeded alone sow eight
pounds per acre, and seeding may be done from
February to April. Fall seeding should be done at
any time from August 1st to November. Give a light
covering with a rake or harrow. Rape will grow on
almost any soil, but a light rich loam is best suited
to it. When seeded in the spring it can be mixed
with Canada Field peas and oats for pasturage or in
the fall it may be mixed with Abruzzi Rye for early
grazing for the stock. When sowed alone it fur-
nishes one of the quickest grazing crops obtainable-
25c lb., postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2038-Carpet Grass
This grass has been brought to the attention of
the farmers within the past few years by the De-
partment of Agriculture, and is highly recommend-
ed for pasture and soil renovation on worn out,
sandy soils. It is already very popular in some sec-
tions of the South and is destined to become an
important pasture crop from North Carolina south.
It is especially adapted to moist low lands and will
grow as well on sour soil as limestone. It is a pe-
rennial, spreading from creeping branches above
ground, so should not be any trouble to eradicate
when desired. Grows from 12 to 24 inches tall. Seed
weight 18 lbs. to the bushel and one bushel should
be sowed per acre. See Field Seed List or write
for prices.
Dwarf Essex Rape
Golden
Millet
MILLET)
As a quick hay crop millet is most valuable. It
matures its crop within about sixty days from seed-
ing, makes a large yield, and if cut at the right
stage, the hay is of excellent quality. It is one of
the few hay crops that can be seeded after wheat
and oats to make a crop that year. Almost any
good soil will grow it and very little preparation is
needed. A good plan is to sow millet with cow pefis.
In this manner the yield of hay is increased and
the fertility of the soil is kept up. Sow at any
time between May and August at the rate of one
bushel per acre, if seeded alone, or three pecks of
millet and one bushel of peas per acre. The hay
should always be cut before the seed matures, or
just as the heads are in full bloom. Many farmers
make a serious error in sowing millet by not using
seed enough. This hay is not good unless it is
sowed thick enough to produce fine stalks. When
rough and coarse it is of but little value. Millet is
one of the few hay crops that can be sowed and
made during the late summer and often proves of
great value when other hay is scarce.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2055-Pearl or Cattail Millet
This variety, which is also known as Peneillaria,
is grown principally for green feed. A small piece
of land near the horse barn will prove a most profit-
able investment if planted in Pearl Millet. On very
rich soils its growth is tall and luxuriant during the
warm summer months. Should be cut just as the
heads commence to put out and other crops will fol-
low. It stools each time it is cut and will continue
to come until frost. Sow after the ground gets
warm in the late spring or early summer at the rate
of five pounds per acre. The seed should be drilled
in rows three and one-half feet apart and given a
light covering. Give frequent shallow cultivation
until the plants are several feet high and then there
is nothing to do but cut the feed as you need it.
Lb. 35c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
Soy Beans have become the most important of our summer hay crops
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SOUP BEANS
These beans are generally gTown for using dry
during the winter months and they will not make a
snap on account of their tough fibrous hulls. As a
winter bean, however, they are invaluable. Can be
planted in missing hills of corn, cotton or tobacco
fields and allowed to remain on the vine until all
pods are dry. Then the vines may be pulled up,
allowed to dry, and the beans either beaten from
them or shelled. It is best not to plant these beans
until late in the season, because early plantings are
almost always attacked by rust and do not yield
very much. Plant from June 15 to July 15. If
planted alone drop seed every six inches in rows
three feet apart and give frequent shallow cultiva-
tion. When planted with other crops drop two or
three seed to a hill. Medium fertile soils will pro-
duce more beans than a very rich soil.
2052 — WHITE NAVY. — One of the best known
and most popular sorts. The beans are small and
pure white. Makes a delicious dish.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2050 — WHITE KIDNEY. — A most appetizing
bean and a heavy yielder. The seed are pure white
and kidney shaped and very large.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2051 — RED KIDNEY. — Similar in size and pro-
ductiveness to the White Kidney. About the only
difference is the color of the seed.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
EDIBLE COW PEAS
These peas are grown in almost every southern
garden and the varieties offered below are the
finest of the table sorts. Plant after warm weather
comes, in light drills two feet apart. No thinning
should be necessary, but frequent shallow cultiva-
tion will materially improve the yield.
2083 — LARGE BLACKEYE. — A medium early,
heavy producing pea that is good enough for any
man's table. The vines make a vigorous growth
and produce long, well-filled pods in abundance.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2084— SUGAR CROWDER.— For yield and eating
qualities, we do not think that this sort has an
equal. The vines grow to medium size and produce
an enormous number of pods. These pods are liter-
ally crowded with large irregular shaped peas. When
cooked the peas are very tender — do not possess a
tough skin like some sorts — and have a delightful
flavor. One of the earliest peas and also one of
the most productive.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2 102-Sunflower
A valuable crop for poultry and good for furnish-
ing support for running beans or vines of all kinds.
Ornamental, and can be used for a high hedge to
hide unsightly spots. Will produce an enormous
crop of seed and grows on almost any kind of soil.
Drop several seed in a hill at the desired distance
and cover about one inch deep. For a hedge, plant
thick, but for seed allow about two feet apart. Sow
after danger of frost is past.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
SORGHUM
The sorghums comprise one of our most important
forage crops, and in addition to the excellent yield
of forage, the syrup is of great value. For syrup,
plant Sugar Drip. It makes a better yield of syrup
and gives a clearer color. For forage, either Sugar
Drip or Early Amber will do. The Sugar Drip con-
tains more sweet sap, therefore runs higher in feed
value than the Amber. Sow after danger of frost
is past in drills three and one-half feet apart, using
from five to eight pounds of seed per acre. Culti-
vate like corn and cut for forage when the seed are
in the green stage. Sorghum makes a good thing
to mix with Cow Peas, Soy Beans and Millet when
sowing broadcast for hay. It improves the quality
of the hay and aids in curing. When sowed in this
manner use fifteen pounds of Sorghum with one
bushel of the other seed per acre.
2101 — SUGAR DRIP. — This is undoubtedly the
best of the sugar canes that grow from seed. It
makes the finest sorghum molasses of any sort and
gives a much better yield of syrup. The syrup is
also clearer and much easier to cook than that of
other kinds. On account of its high sugar content
this variety is very valuable for feeding to all
kinds of stock. Sugar is fattening, consequently
this sort makes excellent green feed. When grown
for feed it may be seeded with cow peas or put in
drills and not thinned.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2100 — EARLY AMBER. — The earliest of the sor-
ghums and an enormous producer. On good soils it
will grow to a height of ten feet and stool. Can be
used for syrup making, but Sugar Drip is better for
this purpose. The most desirable variety for forage
since it makes a better yield and matures its crop
early. Can be sowed broadcast at the rate of one
bushel per acre or in a mixture with other seed.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
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Mammoth Yellow Soy Beans
2045 — MAMMOTH BROWN. — A large seeded va-
riety of especial merit for hay growing. Grown upon
the same land with the Mammoth Yellow, the Brown
variety produces a much taller vine, smaller stems,
more leaf growth which it retains, and fewer beans.
It has enough beans to make the hay valuable and
the stalk is much better for hay than that of the
Yellow.
Lb. 25c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2049 — VIRGINIA. — In the past few years this va-
riety has become very popular for hay making! It
is claimed that the Virginia makes a taller and more
leafy growth with finer stems and still a good yield
of beans. They mature about fifteen days earlier
than the Mammoth Yellow so can be grown in the
north. Farmers are beginning to appreciate the
difference in soy beans, and these hay producing
varieties will be used more and more each year,
because good leafy hay is far better than bare
stalks filled with beans.
Lb. 25c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2044— MAMMOTH YELLOW.— This is the most
popular variety now in cultivation, and for general
forage and soil improvement it cannot be equalled
by any other. It grows tall and branching, produc-
ing a good leaf growth and an enormous crop of
beans. It is not so early, but unless there is some
particular need for an early variety, we always ad-
vise the Mammoth Yellow.
Lb. 20c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
2048 — LAREDOS. — A new variety of the small
seeded beans which are becoming so popular. This
variety was introduced a few years ago as being
perfectly wilt-resistant. Seeds are very small. Vines
grow tall and make excellent hay. Fruit from
ground up, maturing about two weeks earlier than
the Mammoth Yellow, and making one of the best
beans for a hay crop. This variety may be seeded
at the rate of 10 to 15 lbs. per acre in drills thirty
inches apart and the vines will meet in the row and
make a heavy yield of fine leafy hay. We consider
this sort far superior to the large seeded kinds and
a much more certain crop.
Lb. 25c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
SOY BEANS
The Soy Bean is fast becoming our most import-
ant legume and hay crop. Its reliability under all
conditions has made it a favorite with farmers in
all sections. It will grow on almost any soil and
will produce a good crop in seasons too dry or too
wet for other legumes. It is more reliable and less
trouble to cure than Cow Peas and of better feeding
value, and just as good for improving the soil. Soy
Beans may be sowed with other forage crops such
as Sorghum, Corn, Sudan Grass, Cow Peas, etc. The
most popular of these mixtures, however, is one-half
bushel of Soy Beans with three pecks of Cow Peas
per acre. The beans support the pea vines and help
to cure the hay. When planted with corn the beans
and corn are generally drilled in alternate rows.
With Sorghum and Sudan Grass about fifteen lbs. of
one of these is mixed with one bushel of Soy Beans
per acre. Early sowing of Soy Beans has proved
best, but they should not be sowed until warm
weather comes. April and May are two of the best
months for seeding, although good crops may be
made by seeding as late as June. Seeding is gener-
ally done broadcast at the rate of one bushel per
acre. They may be put in drills, however, two feet
apart, using about one-half bushel of seed per acre.
When sowed in drills the plan is to give one or two
cultivations to kill out the weeds and hasten the
growth of the beans. The Soy Bean is rather shy
on germination and should not be put in the ground
too deep. Light soils two to four inches and heavy
soils one to two inches deep. Never mix the seed
with fertilizer, because the acid of the fertilizer
quickly kills the germ of the beans.
2046 — WILSON BLACK. — An early black seeded
variety of good yielding qualities. This sort is es-
pecially desirable for sections of the North where
the growing season is rather short. Where an ear-
lier bean than Mammoth Yellow is essential, this
will be found one of the best varieties to sow.
Lb. 25c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
Mr. W. T. Mays, of Rose-
land, Va., who is seen stand-
ing with a background of
Slate’s Adams Early Corn,
says: “ This garden has been
in use 150 years, through five
generations in the same family
and never have two rows of
corn been so productive to
my knowledge.”
“ For the last eight years I
have bought my seed from you
and it is with pleasure l take
this opportunity to write and
tell you how much 1 ap-
preciate your prompt service
and selected, tested seed.” So
writes Mr. Jacob Reebals, of
Nelson, Virginia.
Dear Sirs: —
/ have been ordering garden and flower seed from
you for over five years and l find them just what you
say they are. Your garden seed yield and produce the
best vegetables l ever used, and the flowers are just
fine. Last spring, 1 ordered seed from you and also
from another firm. 1 sowed them side by side and 1
found that Slate’s Seed yield and produce better growth
and a more prosperous plant than the others, so 1 will
order seed from you in the future. 1 feel that I owe
you many thanks for your promptness in filling my
orders. Yours truly,
Hettie Brady.
Bennett, N. C., Jan. 27, 1925.
If your hay is running low, sow Canada Field Peas this spring
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PEANUTS
Cleveland Big Boll in Virginia
SLATE’S COTTON SEED
We try to secure all of our cotton seed in Virginia
or the north portion of North Carolina which is free
from Boll Weevil. Further, cotton grown in these
sections makes the most desirable seed for planting
in the south, because it makes the crop earlier.
Early cotton is now in demand all over the cotton
belt, since the Boll Weevil does his greatest damage
to the late plants. Thus our Northern grown seed
will help you combat the Boll Weevil.
2115— CLEVELAND BIG BOLL.— For the south-
ern part of Virginia and all territory south of this
State, Cleveland Big Boll is one of the best varies
ties of cotton. It makes a good stalk growth with
light foliage and produces a big crop of bolls. The
bolls open fast and leave the lint within easy reach
of the pickers. It has a good staple and runs a high
percentage of lint. And to these many good feat-
ures add earliness in maturing with ease of picking.
We are confident that taken for years there are few
varieties that will pay a greater profit than this,
and its ease of handling and picking make it an
especially desirable sort for the beginner.
For prices see Field Seed List.
2116 — TRICE.— This is one of the earliest cottons
and makes a big boll with good lint. It is recom-
mended for planting in Virginia and sections North
where early maturity is essential. Its yield has
been very satisfactory and we highly recommend
this variety to our Virginia customers.
For prices see Field Seed List.
2117— IMPROVED KING.— This is claimed to be
one of the earliest cottons in cultivation and is
recommended for growing in Virginia or for terri-
tory south of here if planting is necessarily late.
The King is said to have a medium length staple
and runs about the same percentage of lint as Cleve-
land Big Boll. The stalks grow tall and produce a
big crop of bolls. It is not quite so easy to pick as
the Cleveland but this is a small matter when a crop
is at stake. Where an early cotton is necessary, we
think this variety will give satisfaction.
For prices see Field Seed List.
Peanuts will improve the soil like cow peas, fat-
ten hogs like corn, and make hay almost as good as
alfalfa. They are legumes and store nitrogen in the
soil, thus improving it. For hog pasturage they have
no equal. An acre in peanuts will fatten your hogs
just as well as corn and you do not have to go to
the trouble of harvesting them. The vines when cut
yield a good crop of hay that is almost as good as
alfalfa hay. Shell the nuts and plant after the
ground has become warm in the early summer or
late spring. Drop two or three nuts to a hill, hav-
ing hills ten inches apart. Rows should be three
feet apart. Give frequent shallow cultivation, work-
ing the soil up around the plants, until the nuts
begin to form. A light sandy soil produces the
best peanuts.
2080 — SPANISH. — This makes one of the most
desirable varieties for hog pasturage. It outyields
all others and the hogs will do the harvesting for
you. The nuts are small but well filled. When
grown for eating, it is a most desirable sort, since
the kernels possess a better flavor than those of
the Virginia.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2082 — VALENCIA. — Is also known as the im-
proved Spanish. It has all of the good qualities of
the Spanish and is larger. Is good for either hog
pasture or for growing the nuts for market. Makes
long pods which often contain from three to five
kernels. Has the good flavor of the Spanish and
are comparatively easy to harvest.
Lb. 25c postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
2081 — VIRGINIA. — This is a bunch variety and
therefore can be grown closer together than the
other sorts. Nuts grow very large and contain two
kernels to the shell. One of the easiest of all to
harvest, and a desirable variety for any purpose.
Lb. 25c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk
lots.
Virginia Peanuts
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SEED IRISH POTATOES
The Irish Potato is the backbone of the garden and should be planted liberally. A small space prop-
erly cared for can be made to produce enough potatoes to last the family the entire year and save a great
part of the grocery bill. The rules for potato culture are simple, but must be followed. Plant as early in
the spring as possible to avoid having the vines come above ground before the last frost. The soil
should be made rich with commercial fertilizer. Do not use stable manure, because it spreads disease.
Plant in rows three feet apart, dropping cuttings every 8 or 10 inches apart in the row. Cover from four
to six inches deep and do not allow the soil to bake over them about time for the sprouts to push out.
Give frequent shallow cultivation and never allow the weeds and grass to take them. Cultivate until the
blooms appear and then stop. After the vines get some size, begin spraying with our Potato Dust Mix-
ture, which contains Copper Sulphate, to combat blight and poison to kill the bugs. Use this every two
weeks and the vines will remain green and healthy until late summer and give a much better crop of well-
matured potatoes. Prices on potatoes cannot be quoted in this book, but are given on the Field Seed
Price List.
2090 — IRISH COBBLER. — We consider this the
best general purpose potato in cultivation. It is
adapted to almost all sections and gives a good
yield under any normal conditions. It is a large,
pure white potato with a smooth skin and few eyes.
It keeps almost as well as the Green Mountain,
and much better than others.
2091 — EARLY ROSE. — Another good general pur-
pose sort. It is about the same size as the Cobbler,
a little more flat in shape, has a pinkish-white meat
and clean appearance. Matures in the class with
the Cobbler.
2092 — RED BLISS. — Also known as the Bliss Tri-
umph. This is one of the earliest varieties in culti-
vation and for this reason has a place in the home
garden and is most profitable for market. Potatoes
medium size, rounded, shallow eyes, pink skin, and
white meat. It will often mature its potatoes be-
fore making its blooms.
2093— GREEN MOUNTAIN.— One of the best
Irish potatoes for winter use. It is late in maturing-
but keeps much better than the average and makes
larger, smoother, cleaner potatoes. Every gardener
should grow some of these for his winter supply.
2042-100-Day Velvet Beans
The Velvet Bean is an excellent soil improver as well as one of the heaviest producing pasture erops~
It can also be grown for hay when sowed with Corn, Sorghum, Soy Beans, or some support crop. It
makes a rank growth of vines and when allowed to mature produces an abundance of pods. As a soil
improver the Velvet Bean is far ahead of the Cow Pea or Soy Bean, owing to the factf that it makes so
much more growth of vine and the nitrogen added to the soil is in proportion to the vine growth. As a
pasturage crop it has few equals. The general plan when planting for pasturage is to plant with Corn or
Sorghum, dropping the beans along in the rows with them. The vines run up on the Corn or Sorghum
stalks and in the fall the cattle or hogs may be turned in and will keep fat. One-half bushel of Velvet
Beans with one gallon of corn or five pounds of Sorghum seed will plant an acre. When sowed broadcast
for hay, the beans should have some support crop. For this ten pounds of Sorghum and one-half bushel
of Velvet Beans or one-half bushel of Velvet Beans and three pecks of Soy Beans per acre. Do not at-
tempt to plant Velvet Beans until about May or after the ground has become warm. This 100-Day or
Early Speckled variety is the earliest one known and much to be preferred to the later kinds.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
Benefits of FARMOGERM are two-fold. First, it increases the inoculated crop; secondly, FARMO-
GERM improves the soil for future crops.
The poultryman who is prepared, seldom has trouble with his flock
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The Cow Pea Is The Farmer’s Fertilizer Factory
Inoculate this
Seed with
FARMOGERM
COW PEAS
Every farmer cannot but realize the value of the Cow Pea as a soil-improver and as a hay crop. We
do not know of a more extensively grown legume than the old Cow Pea, and we believe that the farmers
are making no mistake by sowing them. As a soil-improver, we think it invaluable, and as a hay crop
almost as good. There are endless ways and combinations in which peas may be sowed to advantage.
Peas make better hay when sowed with some other crop than they do alone. Such a crop as Millet, Sor-
ghum, Kaffir Corn, etc., are a great help in curing the pea hay. We have noted many of our agricultural
writers and other such men are advising the farmers that fertilizer, or rather nitrogen, when used under
peas, is thrown away. Our experiments have led us to believe that nowhere is a little nitrogen more
beneficial than under a crop of peas. Any large quantity might be wasted, but a little helps to give the
vines a start. Fertilize with a little ammonia or nitrogen when growing the crop for hay, and acid
phosphate for seed.
2088 — BLACK. — An early maturing variety that
produces the most luxuriant growth of foliage of
any. On good land this pea will grow very tall and
then commence to run. It makes a splendid va-
riety for sowing with some other crop. Very pro-
lific and the best of all for hay.
Write for prices.
2086 — MIXED CLAY. — -This is not a new variety,
but merely a market name for the Clays when they
become mixed. For general purposes this kind is
as good as the straight variety.
Write for prices.
2087 — WHIPPOORWILL. — A standard variety,,
well known to the farmer. The seeds are of medium
size and speckled. The vines are upright, and for
this reason are easier to cut and cure than any other
variety. Early and in all respects a good variety.
Write for prices.
2089— MIXED COW PEAS and SOY BEANS.—
We can supply Cow Peas and Soy Beans mixed in
the proportions that they should be sowed. We use
only our best grade of seeds in making this mixture^
Write for prices.
2085-Canada Field Peas
Once a farmer tries this forage crop he will become wedded to it. It has some very decided advant-
ages over most of the other forage crops and deserves every farmer’s careful consideration. It can be
sowed at a time when there is no other farm work to do. It will produce just as large or a larger yield
than cow peas and improve the soil just as much. The hay comes in during the early summer before any
other hay is harvested, and at a time when hay is needed the most. Further, the hay is high in feed
value and greatly relished by stock. Prepare the land just as early as possible. Then, during February
or March or even up to the first of April if necessary, seed in Canada Field Peas and Appier Oats. One
bushel of each per acre. This pea also makes an excellent early pasture for either hogs, cattle or horses.
Here is an opportunity for turning a dull season on the farm into a most profitable one.
Lb. 20c, postpaid. See Field Seed List for bulk lots.
No matter how well your cow peas grow, inoculate them with FARMOGERM and see the difference.
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FERTILIZERS
4054 — Sheep Manure
This is a natural plant food and soil conditioner. It is dried,
sterilized, and all weed seeds are killed. It makes an ideal fertilizer
for house plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits, lawns, and trees. It is
easier to use than most commercial fertilizers, and owing to the
humus contained gives better results. If you want a safe, clean gar-
den fertilizer that will make the plants produce their best, use this.
Ten pounds to one hundred square feet of surface should be suffi-
cient. Mix the manure with the soil thoroughly for quick results.
price — 2-lb. carton 35c postpaid. Not postpaid, 10 lbs. 75c, 25 lbs.
$1.00, 100 lbs. $3.00, 500 lbs. $13.50, ton $49.25.
4056 — 3-8-3 Guano
This is a high grade tobacco or vegetable fertilizer, suitable for
anything that grows. We especially recommend this for gardens,
truck patches, etc. May be had in either 100 or 200 lb. bags.
100 lbs. $2.00, 200 lbs. $3.25, by freight.
4053 — Bone Meal
This makes an ideal lawn fertilizer since it becomes available
slowly and furnishes plant food for a long time after being applied.
Also an excellent thing for all grass and hay crops, as well as
grain. Price— $6.00 per 200-lb. sack by freight.
4060 — Plantlife
A complete fertilizer de-
signed to keep house and
garden plants growing. It
is clean, almost odorless,
and put up in attractive
tin cans. One teaspoonful
will fertilize a 5-inch pot.
Or mix one teaspoonful
with each quart of soil by
stirring it into the top of
the soil. It is more lasting
in its effects and one ap-
plication should keep the
plant growing for a month.
Price 40c per can, post-
paid.
4051 — NI T RA T E OF SODA— A quick acting source of nitrogen
which causes immediate growth. It is not a complete fertilizer so is
recommended only for forcing young plants. A teaspoonful dropped
on the soil directly over the roots of the plant will cause it to grow
rapidly. Do not allow to touch foliage. Lb. 20c postpaid. Write
for prices on bulk lots.
4052 — TOP DRESSER. — A quick acting fertilizer for tobacco or any
young plants. Causes immediate growth, prevents the plants from
becoming tough while young, and is good for any plant that is to
be forced. Apply as directed for Nitrate of Soda. 12 lb. bags 90c
each. Postage extra.
“ From you 1 receive more seed
and better seed for less money.
Your five cent packets have as
many seed in them as the ten cent
packets I have been getting from
the stores. I ordered about a dozen
different kinds of seed and some
onion sets from you this year and
everything did just fine .” This
is what Mrs. R. Lee Gray, of War-
renton, V a., says and you will see
her in the picture which also
shows some good corn and beets
bear out her statement.
Conkeys Poultry Feeds
Cheap poultry feeds do not save
money. Any poultryman who tries
to save a few dollars on his feed
bill by using inferior materials is
losing many times what he saves.
As we all know there are many
poultry feeds that are made from
by-products of various kinds. These
may be clean or they may be half
dirt. They may be sweet and good
or they may be damaged. One thing
however is certain, it does not pay
to feed poultry on doubtful feed.
After many years of trying out these
unknown lines, we have decided to list the Conkey Line of feeds.
This is after we have thoroughly investigated the line and know
that it is the best to be had in this country. Every one of their
feeds are made from clean sound materials, no by-products, no
musty stock. A sample of any of these feeds will be cheerfully
mailed you to prove what we have said.
4200— CONKEYS BUTTERMILK STARTING FEED.— From the
time the chicks start to eating until they are five weeks old this
should be the basis of all their feed. It is made of oatmeal, wheat
middlings, commeal, granulated bone, and semi-solid buttermilk.
This is the critical stage in the chicks life and this feed is designed
to ward off much of the danger of loss. Packed in 5 lb., 25 lb. and
100 lb. bags. See Field Seed List for prices.
4202 — CONKEYS CHICK GRAINS.— Composed of hulled oats,
cracked wheat, and cracked com. This feed is thoroughly clean and
free from the flour of either wheat or corn. It is all feed. Packed
in 100 lb. sacks. See Field Seed List for prices.
4203 — CONKEYS BUTTERMILK GROWING MASH.— Buttermilk,
wheat middlings, wheat bran, corn meal, ground barley, hulled oats,
bone, meat scrap, bean meal and oil meal all go into this mash.
Start to feeding at eight weeks and it- will hasten the young chicks
to maturity or market. Packed in 100 lb. bags. See Field Seed
List for prices.
4204 — CONKEYS GROWING GRAINS.— This is a grain feed for
the growing chicks when they are too large for the chick grains.
Made of medium cracked com, wheat, and hulled oats. Packed in
100 lb. bags. See Field Seed List for prices.
4201 — CONKEYS BUTTERMILK LAYING MASH.— The analysis of
this feed shows 20% protein with only 6% fibre so its quality is
assured. It is made of buttermilk, corn meal, ground barley, wheat
bran, wheat middlings, oil meal, bone, meat scrap, bean meal, and
salt. This feed is designed to keep the flock at the peak of pro-
duction when eggs are high. Packed in 100 lb. bags. See Field
Seed List for prices.
4206— CONKEYS SCRATCH GRAINS.— No screenings or any off
quality grains are used in this feed. Get a sample and compare it
with other scratch feeds you have been using. Made of wheat,
cracked corn, kaffir corn, barley, buckwheat, and sunflower seeds.
Packed in 100 lb. bags. See Field Seed List for prices.
4208 — CONKEYS PIGEON FEED.— Made of peas, kaffir, wheat,
buckwheat, and millet. All grains are sound and plump and any
flock should thrive on this high grade feed. Packed in 100 lb. bags.
See Field Seed List for prices.
4205 — MEAT SCRAP. — All chickens need protein, and this meat
scrap is the best form of this valuable element. Can be made into
a mash or put in hopper as it is and kept before the flock. Price
— 85.00 per 100 lbs., by freight or express.
4209 — PREPARED CHARCOAL. — Nothing is better for keeping the
fowls free from bowel trouble. Place in hopper where they can get
it at all times. Two sizes, medium and fine. Price — $2.25 per 50-
lb. bag by express, or 25c per package postpaid.
4207 — CRUSHED OYSTER SHELL.— Supplies both grit and lime.
Comes in two sizes, coarse and fine. Specify size when ordering.
Price — 10c per lb. postpaid, or $1.25 per 100 lbs. by freight or
express':
Every Poultry Remedy we sell is sold on a guarantee of satisfactory results
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POULTRY SUPPLIES
4257 — MASON JAR FOUNTAIN.
These are the best and most inex-
pensive of fountains and especially
valuable for the small chicks. Fit
any mason jar in pint, quart, or two-
quart size. We do not supply the jar.
Price — 10c each, postpaid.
4261— BROODER FOUNTAIN.—
This is a wall fountain designed to
fit into one comer of the brooder.
Hangs from a hook and prevents
chicks from getting their feet in the
water. Capacity, one
quart. Price — 50c each,
postpaid.
4250 — BROOD COOP. — This coop makes caring for
little chicks a pleasure instead of a worry. It gives
absolute protection against hawks, rats, vermin, and
storms. You can put biddy and her brood in this coop
and know that nothing will happen to them. The body
of the coop is made of strong galvanized steel. Has a
removable bottom, which makes it easy to clean. Price
— $2.50 each, by express.
TAIN’ This is the most
fill;:,' i' '' ;£)/ sanitary of all drinking
fountains. Hangs from I
the wall where fowls |
cannot scratch dirt into {
the water. Has a re- I
movable bottom and is easily cleaned.
Capacity, one ga
' ^ 90c each, postpaid.
4251 — CHICK FEED COOP.— Made of
mesh, heavy, galvanized wire. Corners m
galvanized sheet steel. Six inches high, 11
and 24 inches long. It will easily accoir
50 chicks at a time. A great saver for 1
chicks, and will last for years.
Price — $1.60 each by express. /
Can be mailed if postage be
sent extra. Weight about 6
ibs. x
4258 — GRIT AND SHELL
HOPPER. — Made of strong gal-
vanized iron and will last for
years. Has three compartments
for mash, shell, charcoal, etc.
Price — $1.25 each, postpaid.
4264 — TRAP NEST FRONT.
A never-fail front with which
you can easily construct your
own trapnest. It is an es-
sential on every well-conduct-
ed poultry yard. It gives ex-
act egg records and makes a
good place for brooding hens.
Price — 65c each, postpaid. ,
4253— FEEDER AND EXERCISER.— This is a ne-
cessity on every poultry farm. Simply fill with grain
and hang where the fowls can reach it, and they will
, ^ ^ feed themselves and get much
good exercise at the same
TgSin time. Hold sixteen quarts.
: Price— $2.25 each, by express.
4252 —ROUND CHICK HOPPER. — This is just the
thing for feeding
a flock of young
chicks, and if
will soon save its
cost in feed.
.3 Height 14 in., di-
■ ' Tj ameter of hopper
1 M - i 7y 7% in., diameter
of pan 12 inch.
Neatly made of
g ^ \ galvanized steel
with a lid that
can be lowered
at night to keep
. Jm out rats and
mice. Price $2.00
each, postpaid.
4260 — EGG TESTER. — Fits
any 2-burner and enables you
to pick out the infertile from
the fertile eggs. Testing out
bad eggs will help you to
hatch more chicks. Price — 35c
each, postpaid.
4032 — HAND SPRAYERS. — Capacity, one quart. The
thing for spraying small houses, boxes, or any small
amount of spraying. Price — 75c each, postpaid.
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4266 — FEED BIN. — These Gal-
vanized Iron Containers will save
their cost in the feed that the rats
destroy. It has a capacity for one
hundred pound sack of feed and
should last a lifetime. Price — $3.75
each, by express. Shipping weight
about 35 lbs.
4267 — SANITARY
STEEL NESTS. —
These are made in
three compartments
and can be placed
on a shelf, rack or
against the wall.
They are conven-
ient, sanitary, and
vermine proof and each nest is large and roomy. Price
for each section as shown, $3.25. Shipping weight
about 30 lbs.
4262 — BABY CHICK FEED
HOPPER — Keeps the feed
clean and prevents the chicks
from wasting it. 8 in. high
and 10 in. wide. Can’t clog.
This is an ideal feeder for
small flocks. Price, $1.50
each, postpaid.
4269— MAMMOTH FEED HOPPER.— For feeding
dry mash to large flocks this hopper cannot be beat.
It is well made of
strong material, has a
capacity of lVz bu.
with a lid to close
against rats at night.
Being round allows the
maximum number of
birds to get at it.
$6.50 each, by express.
Shipping weight, 60
pounds.
4275 — ROUND CHICK
FEEDERS. — This economical
little feeder is just the thing
for small flocks. It is made
of galvanized sheet steel and
is very durable. May be used
for either water or feed.
Cover is easy to remove, making cleaning and filling
easy. Price 15c each, postpaid.
4277 —DOUBLE FEEDING TROUGH.— Made of the
same material and on the same pattern as No. 4276,
but is twenty inches long and contains twenty holes.
Has double the capacity of the above. Price 45c each,
postpaid. »
P
4270—7 MP ROV ED
MASH HOPPER. — This
hopper is inexpensive and
will serve every purpose
for the small flock. It is
eighteen inches in width
and will care for a num-
ber of birds. They are
great savers of feed. Price,
$2.40 each, postpaid.
4271 — THERMO FOUNTAIN . — Every good poultry-
man knows the value of cool
water in the summer and warm
water in winter for his flock.
This fountain is designed to give
this without trouble or any great
expense. It is easy to handle
and keep clean. Capacity, two
gallons. Price, $4.00 each, by
express. Shipping weight, 27
pounds.
4273 — SUN LITE
OAT SPROUTER. In
the South there is very
little need for heat in
sprouting oats. Just
buy this inexpensive
sprouter and place it
in front of a window.
May be made any size
desired by adding ex-
tra sections of three
trays each. Price, 3
trays, $4.75, complete.
Extra 3 tray sections,
$1.75 each, by express.
4276— DOUBLE FEEDING TROUGH. — N o thing
more desirable can be found in an inexpensive feeder.
It is ten inches long, has ten holes in it and a partition
in the center so that feed and water oan both be fed
in the same trough without mixing. Made of heavy
galvanized iron. Price 20c each, postpaid.
1 like all of your seeds, plants, and bulbs. I have
been planting Slate’s Seeds for four years and every-
thing l get from you is fine. Conkey’s White Diarrhea
tablets are grand. I used them last year and never had
a sick chick.
Mrs. J. B. Hampton.
March 23, 1925.
Roduco, N. C.
There is a bug for every crop. Spray to kill them
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4265 — PUNCH. — For marking baby chicks
or larger chickens. Substantial and well
finished in nickel. Does not pinch the
foot. Price — 60c each postpaid.
4254 — LEG BANDS.— These bands are
made of celluloid and adjust themselves
to the size of the fowl’s leg. They come in twelve colors and
six sizes. One size each for turkeys or very large chickens,
Plymouth Rocks and other large breeds, Leghorns, Bantams, Pigeon
and Baby Chick. Be certain to give the size desired when ordering
and state the number of colors if you wish more than one color
of bands. Price 15c doz., 25 for
25c, 50 for 45c, 100 for 75c, post-
4255— DRINKING FOUNTAIN.—
Made of heavy galvanized iron,
filled from bottom. Capacity one
gallon. Price, 90c each, postpaid.
4256 — FOUNTAIN . — The same in
every respect as the above except
of one quart capacity. These are
most convenient and easily cleaned
fountains. Price, 45c each, post-
paid.
4263— HEATER.— This heat-
er is designed for use in con-
nection with the No. 4262 wall
fountain to maintain a supply
of fresh water for the fowls
during freezing weather, but
1 1 can be used with any of
the fountains. This heater
iolds enough kerosene to last
for seven days. Price — $2.00
each postpaid.
4259 —AUTOMATIC CHICK GREASER.— Thia is a great time-
saver for the poultryman. Formerly the only method of getting rid
of the head lice was to catch each chick and rub grease on its
head. This process is very slow and involves untold work. The
Automatic Greaser will do the work on any size flock without any
labor at all. The wick around the upper part of the greaser is
saturated with Conkey’s Head Lice
Ointment or a mixture of two
thirds lard and one third kero-
sene oil. Then the lower pan is
filled with food and every chick
greases himself as he eats. Price,
$1.40 each, postpaid.
LET US HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR
POULTRY PROBLEMS
We have a book dealing with every phase of
poultry work from building the house to selling
the mature birds and eggs. It is a complete edu-
cation and deals with every known poultry dis-
ease. This book is free if you tell us the size of
your flock and state whether you raise poultry for
your own use or for sale.
If you have trouble in keeping your flock
healthy and profitable, write us fully giving all
details and we will gladly recommend methods of
relieving the trouble. We maintain a library per-
taining to poultry diseases, feeding, etc., and have
had years of experience with the actual work. If
we can ever be of service to you, we will gladly
do what we can and there is no charge.
PROVEN POULTRY
REMEDIES
Every remedy we list is fully
guaranteed to give satisfactory re-
sults or your money will be re-
funded. Successful poultrymen do
not wait until disease has appeared
in the flock before having reme-
iies, but keeps them on hand, at all
times A remedy for all of the
more common poultry diseases
should be on hand at all times,
since it means the saving of many
valuable fowls to be able to check
diseases before they get a good
start. If at any time you are in
need of advice regarding the care and handling of your flock, write
us and we will gladly give you the benefit of our experience along
these lines.
CONKEY’S LICE POWDER. — An effective
means of ridding both old and young birds
of body lice.
4218 — »5-oz. pkg. 15c postpaid
4219 — 15-oz. pkg. 35c postpaid
4220 — 3-lb. pkg. 75c postpaid
ROUP PILLS. — Almost all flocks are affected
with roup during cold, wet weather. A pack-
age of these pills may be the means of saving
many valuable birds for you.
4226 — Per package 30c postpaid
4226B— Per package 60c postpaid
4226C— Per package _.$1.20 postpaid
GAPE REMEDY . — A safe efficient remedy for
the deadly gape worms that kill so many chicks.
4227— Per package ,25c postpaid
CANKER SPECIAL. — Checks cankerous
growths and sores and soon restores the
bird to normal. Also a most efficient reme-
dy for bronchitis.
4235 — Per package 50c postpaid
DIARRHOEA REMEDY.— Diarrhoea is one
of the most common and deadly diseases of
both young and old chickens. These tab-
lets should be kept on hand at all times,
and a dose given the flock every two weeks
as a preventative. It is one of the best
remedies. Full di*ections on each box.
4224— Per package ,30c postpaid
4224B — Per package 60c postpaid
4224C— Per package .$1.20 postpaid
POULTRY WORM REMEDY, — Quickly
rids the birds of many of the troublesome worms.
4236— Per package 25c postpaid
BLACKHEAD REMEDY. — A most valuable remedy for turkey
breeders, since this is one of the most common diseases of the
turkey.
4238 — Per package 50c postpaid
tive lice killer
instructions for applying.
4221— Per package
HEAD LICE OINTMENT. — Head lice destroy
thousands of little chicks every year. Just a dab
of this ointment on the top of the chicks’ heads
will remove this danger and prove absolutely harm-
less to the chick.
4222 — 1 oz. Tube 15c postpaid
4223 — 3 oz. Tube 25c postpaid
SODIUM FLUORIDE.— For killing lice and ver-
min. This is not a patented lice powder, but a
known product recommended by the U. S. Dept,
of Agr. for killing poultry lice. It comes in a
handy sifter top can that makes it easy to dust the
fowls, and it has been found to be the most effec-
of all. Each package is labeled with government
-35c postpaid
88
Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
,.50c postpaid
CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC.— The manu-
facturer declares this to be an all medicine
tonic, free from red pepper and all filler.
Valuable for young chicks during the grow-
ing period and for old birds during molting
■ieason or to maintain good health in the flock.
1241— Per package — 30c postpaid
1242— Per package - -60c postpaid
LIMBERNECK REMEDY.— Helps to save the
fowls that suffer from Limberneck or Pto-
maine poisoning.
4239— Per package 50c postpaid
AVICOL. — A most highly recommended
remedy for Diarrhea and other bowel troubles
of little chicks. Simple to use. Just add a
little to the drinking water. Our guarantee of satisfaction or
money back goes with every purchase.
4230— Per package
CON KEYS NOXICIDE— This is a dip and
disinfectant which will be found indis-
pensible in the poultry yard and on the
farm. For red mites in hen houses, paint
the roosts and runs with this liquid full
strength. For killing lice and disinfecting
mix with water as per instructions on can.
Every poultryman and farmer should keep
a can of this preparation on hand at all
times.
4243 — One Quart Cans, $1.00 postpaid.
4244 — One Gallon Cans, $2.00 by express.
SULPHUR CANDLES. — Exclude
all birds from the house and stop
all cracks possible and then burn
these candles to destroy disease
germs, lice and mites. It is one of
the simplest and most efficient disin-
fectants. The candles offered are of
4-oz. size. One is large enough for
the average box or hovel. For poultry
houses use about one candle to
every two hundred cubic feet of
space.
4233— 15c each, 2 for 25c, dozen
$1.25 postpaid.
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For the Cure 6- Prevention
of all Infectious Diseases
ofOicktns. Pigeons 6-Turkeys
Whit* Diarrhoea. Choi «rm,
Roup . Cold*, Conker.
L«nfc«r«wck.G©ing-Li£ht .
Black • Head.Etc.
PRICE 50*1 „
BURRELL-DUGGERCo.
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SUCCULENT A.— This is a concentrated substitute for green feed
and saves the labor of sprouting oats. It is cheap and efficient and
will keep both old and young birds in good health during the win-
ter months. It is especially valuable for feeding to laying hens
during the winter and for feeding the early hatched chicks. Every-
one knows that green feed is essential to
chickens and the valuable elements of green
feed have been scientifically condensed in
these wafers. Just drop the wafers in the
drinking water. Fully guaranteed to produce
results or your money back.
4245 — 100 Wafers ... 35c postpaid
4246— 250 Wafers $1.00 postpaid
4247 — 500 Wafers . 1.75 postpaid
DON SUNG. — This is a new discovery for
stimulating the egg-laying organs of the hen
and making her lay regularly in any season.
It does not force or hurt the hen in any
way. Rather it serves as a general tonic
and improves her condition. It is especially
desirable for hens kept on close range during the summer and for
all hens during the 'winter. We fully guarantee this material to our
customers and wish them to get satisfactory results or we will
refund their money.
4231 — Small size 50c, postpaid
4232 — Large size ™„r, * SI .00, postpaid
POULTRY LAXATIVE. — A good purgative is often essential in
cases of Diarrhea, Cholera, and Indigestion.
4234— Per package.™ - -25c postpaid
CHOLERA REMEDY. — Keep a package on
hand and put a little in the drinking water
once a week. This will act as a preventative
and cure any affected birds at the same time.
This is a most valuable remedy.
4225 — Per package 25c postpaid
4225B — Per package 50c postpaid
4225C — Per package $1.00 postpaid
SORE HEAD REMEDY . — Each package con-
tains a powder for giving the fowl to correct
blood impurities and a salve for putting on the
•ores. 4240 — Per package 25c postpaid
LICE LIQUID. — Mix one quart with fifty
juarts of water and you have an effective spray
for cleansing the poultry house and killing lice
snd mites. 4228 — Per quart can 75c postpaid
SCALY LEG REMEDY. — Scaly leg is caused by a mite that bur-
rows into the skin. This remedy is designed to remove the cause
and restore the bird’s skin to its normal smoothness.
4237 — Per pkg. 25c postpaid
BOURBON REMEDY.— This is the
best general purpose remedy we have
ever used. It is valuable for most of
the common diseases of poultry and es-
pecially good for little chicks during
their first eight weeks. The best way
is to use it as a preventative, but it
can be relied upon to cure Diarrhea,
Cholera, Roup, Gapes, Canker, Indi-
gestion, etc. It is a combination of
certain salts and acids which cleanse
the fowl’s system, give them appetite
and keep them in healthy condition.
4215 — Trial size ....$ .65 postpaid 4216 — Half pint 1.00 postpaid
4217 — Full pint 1.50 postpaid
STANDARD SPRAY PUMP
The Standard is nothing more than a well-made “squirt-gun” pro-
vided with a proper outfit of nozzles. Thus a spray pump of ui -
usual simplicity and durability is obtained. Each pump is equipped
with three and one-half feet of hose, a strainer, and complete set
of nozzles. If desired, a knapsack and potato extension rod for
spraying low-growing crops can be obtained.
The Standard will throw four streams that fully cover every
spraying need. Without a nozzle, it throws a heavy stream for wash-
ing the automobile or putting out fires. A nozzle for spraying white-
wash and other heavy materials is supplied, and one for a medium
spray and another for very fine spray.
Every Standard is fully guaranteed against defects for five years.
It is made of the best brass and has no parts to get out of order.
It will spray orchards, vines, truck crops, whitewash, cattle dip, and
disinfectants, fight fire, or wash automobiles.
Price List — Postage Extra
4024 — Pump, hose, and nozzles as shown above $5.50
4025 — Knapsack extra - 4.00
4026 — Potato Extension Rod, extra i.'.ifJ...J.iii...i0...2.d(.L.i.LY/.S.’...JI.i!.G^1.50
4024-25-26 — The pump complete with knapsack and extension rod
as shown below $10.00
Standard Pump with
“Potato” Extension and
No. 3 Nozzle Attached
to Knapsack.
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ASPARAGUS
For the beetles use Arsenate of Lead either as a dust or
liquid spray. If dust apply full strength with a dust gun.
If liquid use 2 lb. to 50 gal. water. For rust dust with
Copodust or use in solution.
BEANS
For Anthracnose dust with Copodust using full strength
in a dust gun. For the beetles that eat the young beans,
dust with Arsenate of Lead.
MELONS
For the Beetles on all kinds of melons use A-l Nicotine
dust with a small quantity of Arsenate of Lead added. This
should be applied late in the afternoon with a dust gun.
For Blight and Wilt use Copodust.
ONIONS
For the Onion Aphis use A-l Nicotine dust applied with
a dust gun in liberal quantities. This dust, when it strikes
the body of an Aphis, kills it instantly.
CABBAGE
For cabbage worms dust with Arsenate of Lead. This
does not harm people eating the cabbage, because the leaves
head up from the inside. For Aphis use A-l Nicotine Dust.
POTATOES
It is best to use our D-18 Potato Dust since this kills
both bugs and blight and one dust does the work for both
Arsenate of Lead will kill the bugs and Copodust should
be used for the blight.
CELERY
For blight use Copodust dusting every two weeks after
the plants attain some size. Usually three dustings are
sufficient.
SPINACH
Spinach
a dusting
is often attacked by the Aphis or plant lice, but
of A-l Nicotine Dust will rid the plants of them.
CUCUMBERS
For the Beetles use A-l Nicotine Dust, applying it in the
late afternoon or early morning when the bugs are at work.
For Blight add a little Copodust to the Nicotine dust just
before applying.
SQUASH
For the Beetles and Aphis use a mixture of A-l Nicotine
Dust with a little Arsenate of Lead added. For the large
sow bugs, place a board near the vines and the bugs will
hide under it in the day. Take up board and kill the bugs.
GRAPES
For Mildew and Black Rot use Copodust. This may be
applied either dry or in liquid form. For Mildew alone
Sulfodust is good. For the Leaf Hoppers dust with A-l
Nicotine dust.
TOMATOES
Blight and Wilt destroy a large part of the tomato crop
each year. The vines can be kept green and bearing by
dusting every two or three weeks during the season with
Copodust. Arsenate of Lead will kill the tomato worms.
KALE
For the Aphis dust with A-l Nicotine dust using it full
strength always. The dust spreads and rises under the
foliage touching the lower leaves better than any liquid
spray could do.
TOBACCO
Use nothing but a good grade of Arsenate of Lead full
strength applied at the rate of five pounds per acre on full
grown tobacco. Small tobacco can be dusted with three
pounds per acre.
FLOWERS
Nearly every flower plant has some insect or disease to attack it. Of the insects there are generally two classes, the
sucking bugs such as Aphis or plant lice and the chewing bugs that eat the foliage. Then there are the soft bodied insects
like Mealy bug that is seen on Coleus, Palms, etc., at the joints of the plant. The Nicotine Dust or Thrip Juice as a liquid
spray will kill all plant lice and soft bodied sucking insects. Arsenate of Lead or Bug Death will kill the chewing insects. A
dust is generally much easier to apply than a liquid spray and it spreads in the foliage of most plants better than liquid.
After dusting house plants always give them a bath with hose to clean them up. We are always glad to answer questions
and aid you in any manner possible. Call on us.
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SPRAY MATERIAL
Bug Death will kill
every kind of chewing
insect, yet is perfectly
harmless to human be-
ings and animals of all
kinds. It can be used
in perfect safety around
the house where chil-
dren are and in the
garden or yard which
the fowls use. It will
not burn even the most
tender foliage and is
easy to apply. Can be
used as a dust or liquid
spray, but the easiest
manner of applying is in
the dust form just as it
comes out of the package. Do not mix with lime, ashes or any carrier.
4075— 1-lb. cans -25c postpaid
4074 — BUG DEATH ALPHA (for Sucking Insects). — This, like
Bug Death, is a non-poisonous material which can be safely used on
house plants and vegetables. It differs from Bug Death in its use.
Bug Death Alpha is made to kill plant lice, aphis and all kinds of
sucking bugs. 12 oz. cans 25c each, postpaid.
4095 — CUT WORM KILLER. — For use as a poison bait against
cut worms and slugs which do so much damage to young plants. It
is easy to use. Just drop a very small quantity near each plant.
It is prepared so as to attract the worms, and once they get it,
you will have no more trouble with them. Price — lb. 35c bji express.
4096 — FISH OIL SOAP. — This is a contact insecticide for soft-
shell or sucking insects. It is not poisonous, and is sure death to
plant lice and similar sucking bugs. One pound makes 8 to 10 gal-
lons of spray. To one pound of soap add one-half gallon of hot
water. When the soap is thoroughly dissolved add from 7 to 9 gal-
lons of cold water. Fish Oil Soap is much safer to use on very tender
plants than Kerosene Emulsion, since the kerosene often damages
a plant where it is applied too strong- This can be sent through the
mails. Price — Lb. 35c postpaid.
4102 — SULFODUST. — This is a high grade of Sulphur in the best
mechanical condition for spreading. It is the remedy for Mildew
of roses and other plants. May be used alone or in combination
with other materials. Nonpoisonous and mailable.
Price — 1 lb. 15c, 5 lbs. and over at 10c lb. postpaid.
4076 — A- 1 NICOTINE DUST. — This dust contains a high percent-
age of very active Nicotine Sulphate in combination with lime which
increases its effectiveness. Nothing better can be found for suck-
ing bugs, aphis or plant lice, etc. This is the dust for use on
melons, cucumbers, squash, etc., and for killing most of the in-
sects that destroy flowers. It is a poison and cannot be mailed.
Price — 1 lb. cans 40c, 5 lb. can $1.50 by express.
4084 — D- 18 POTATO DUST. — This is made up of 25% Calcium
Arsenate to kill all chewing insects with 20% Copper Sulphate to
prevent blight and other diseases. This dust is especially valuable
for crops liable to damage from chewing insects and blight, since
it is a dual purpose spray. It is well to use it for all truck crops
requiring a poison for chewing insects. Cannot be mailed.
Price — 1 lb. cans 35c, 5 lb. cans $1.25 by express.
4077 — COPODUST. — This material is composed of 15% Copper
Sulphate and is used for control of blight and other diseases. It
may be combined with the Nicotine dust, Arsenate of Lead, Sulfo-
dust or almost any insecticide. Especially valuable for potatoes,
tomatoes, melons, cucumbers and all crops subject to blight.
Price — 1 lb. 30c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c lb. postpaid.
4078 — ALL IN ONE DUST. — This is made especially for the home
garden where an insecticide for both chewing and sucking insects is
needed. All in One Dust combines both poison and nicotine and
if a little Copodust is added just before using, an all purpose in-
secticide and fungicide is to be had in the same dust.
Price — 1 lb. cans 40c, 5 lb. cans $1.50 by express.
DRY LIME SULPHUR. — Used to control the San Jose Scale on
peach, plum and all stone fruits. It is put up in powdered form
and can be readily mixed with water as needed. Saves a large part
of the freight in shipping and is otherwise cheaper than the liquid.
For the dormant spray against such troubles as San Jose Scale,
Oyster Shell Bark Louse, etc., use 15 lbs. of Dry Lime Sulphur to
50 gallons of water. For summer spraying against fungus diseases,
such as Apple Scab, etc., on all seed fruits, such as apples, pears,
quinces, etc., use from 2 to 3 lbs. of Dry Lime Sulphur to 50 gal-
lons of water in combination with the usual proportion of Dry
Powdered or Paste Arsenate of Lead. For the summer spray on all
stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, etc., use from 1 to 1% lbs.
to 50 gals, of water in combination with the usual strength of
Arsenate of Lead.
4086 — 1-lb. package $ .45 postpaid
4087 — 5-lb. package ..... 1.75 postpaid
4088 25-lb. package 4.50 by express
4089 — 50-lb. package ...» 7.50 by express
4091 — FARMERS BUG AND BLIGHT COMBINATION— This is a
collection of insecticides and fungicides that will be needed on
every farm and is selected to fill almost every common need. It
will save many times its cost. Each
5 lbs. A-l Nicotine Dust
collection contains
$1.50
5
lbs. D-18 Potato Dust
1 25
2
lbs. Copodust
.60
5
lbs. All in One Dust
1.50
1
Feeney Dust Gun
$6.10
This collection $5.50, by express.
ARSENATE OF LEAD POWDERED. — The standard poison for to-
bacco worms, potato bugs, and all chewing insects. It can be used
in solution as a wet spray or dry as a dust. As a wet spray one
pound will make from 20 to 50 gallons according to the tree or
crop sprayed. For use as a powder, do not mix with ashes or any
carrier, but apply with a dust gun just as it comes from the can.
For tobacco from three to five pounds per acre will be needed ac-
cording to the size of the plants. For potatoes use from five to
seven pounds per acre. Arsenate of Lead is a poison and cannot
be sent through the mails.
4080 — 1-lb. packages $ .40
4081 — 4-lb. packages 1.15
Case of 12 four lb. packages for $10.00.
4093 — THRIP JUICE. — A jelly substance containing Nicotine and
Resin soap. We have given this a thorough test and found it to be
one of the best sprays for killing green and black lice, and similar
soft-bodied insects on flowers, vegetables or any growing plant. A
pint can will make from five to ten gallons of spray. Pint cans,
75c, postpaid. _
4103 — HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT. — A safe insecticide for use on
all kinds of vegetables, flowers, and house plants. It is not poison-
ous and will not injure even the most delicate foliage. Also good
for killing lice on poultry. May be applied with a Feeney dust gun
or any good duster. Can be sent by mail. 5 lbs. 65c, postage extra.
4097 — POWDERED HELLEBORE. — This is a powdered substance
made from the roots of Hellebore. It is not poisonous to human
beings, but is instant death to insects. It is especially desirable
to use on cabbage and other fruits and vegetables when almost ripe.
Apply dry just as it comes from the package with a dust gun. It
can be sent through the mails. Price — %-lb. 50c postpaid.
4098 — KEROSENE EMULSION . — Another very effective spray fox
plant lice, thrips, and similar soft-bodied insects. Quart cans, 75c
each postpaid.
4104 — TOBACCO EXTRACT. — A 4% Nicotine solution used for
killing thrips, plant lice and sucking insects. This extract and Fish
Oil soap mixed make a most effective spray at a very small
cost. One pound of Fish Oil Soap, % pint of tobacco extract and
10 gallons of water. Price, % pint cans, 60c, by express.
Labor becomes a pleasure where good tools are used
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GOOD TOOLS REDUCE LABOR
4001-
CYCLONE
SEEDER
This is a very light
machine of simple con-
struction used for
sowing all kinds of
seeds — Wheat, Oats,
Rye, Barley, Grass,
Clover, Yetch, Rape,
Beans, Peas, and in
fact anything that has
to be sowed can be
handled in this one
machine. The adjust-
ment for the different kinds of seeds is in easy reach, and can be
made by anyone in two minutes. I have tried many different makes
of seeder, but have never found any that did better work than
this. From actual experience in my own fields, I consider this the
most economical and practical machine that has ever been placed
on the market. Distributes evenly and cannot clog. Price $2.25
each postpaid, or $2.00 by express.
4018 — GARDEN SET. — These sets
are essential around every home
and no woman should be without
one. The set consists of a hand
weeder, a planting trowel and a
lifting or potting trowel. All are
made of pressed steel with blue
lacquer finish. The complete set
may be had for 85c, postpaid.
4027 — FEENEY DUST GUN. — This is a small gun made especially
for garden and house use. The capacity of the gun is small, but
in other respects it will throw as good a dust as any we have ever
seen. It is very light, durable, and easily filled. Just put the dust-
ing material in the magazine and go to work. Dusting is by far
the best and easiest means of spraying, and the beginner can do
.t as well as any. Price — $1.25 each postpaid.
m2— HAND SPRAYERS
around the farm, garden,
of one quart and are
sprayers are always useful
house. They have a capacity
Price, 75c each, postpaid.
4028 — HUDSON COTTON AND TOBACCO DUSTER.— This is a
well made gun of simple design and will last longer than any two
other guns on the market. It is made up from pressed steel which
gives the body of the machine almost unlimited life and the gears
are all encased in oil which gives them extra life and quiet smooth
running. It has a medium size hopper, with good metal agitator
to keep the poison worked into the feed pipe. The fan is seven
inches in diameter and runs at a high speed with the minimum
effort on the part of the operator. Easily adjusted gauge is on
the front of the machine. It is light weight, easy to operate, the
most compact built, and one of the most substantial machines we
have yet seen.
Price, $12.50 each, by express.
crucible tool steel and handles drop forged from open hearth steel.
Highly polished handle and blade. This tool will do any work that
can be accomplished with shears of its kind. Price — $2.75 each,
postpaid. $2.50 each by express.
4023 — PRUNING SAW. — This type of saw is the most popular be-
cause it is light and can be used at any angle with practically no
danger of breaking or buckling the saw. It will cut rapidly, making
a clean cut with no danger of bruising and scarring the bark.
Price — $1.50 each postpaid. $1.25 each by express.
&EICHAHDS
COMBINATION SPRINO-TOOTH
Magic Weeder Hoes
MAGIC WEEDER HOES —
The Magic Line thoroughly
covers every need of both
the vegetable and flower gar-
den for hand weeders. Thess
tools are to be had in a va-
riety of sizes and styles, and
their price is within the reach
of every person cultivating
even a few feet of soil. They
are made of the very best
material and will last in-
definitely. The following styles
are illustrated in the cut op-
posi te.
Length
Post-
By
No.
Ins.
paid.
Exp.
4009A
9
.25
.20
401 0B
22
.35
.25
4011 C
10
.40
.35
4012D
11
.50
.45
4013E
11
.50
.45
4014F
50
Can
.75
4015G
57
Not
1.00
4016H
56
Be
1.25
4017K
56
Mailed
1.25
4021— TWO HAND PRUNER. — This tool has
and easier cutting qual-
ities than any I have
ever seen. Made of the
best quality material
and made to do heavy
work. Price — $2.25 by
express. Weight packed,
5 lbs.
4020 — COMPOUND
LEVER TREE PRUNER.
— This tool has a com-
pound lever head made
for heavy work. It cuts
limbs over one inch in
diameter. The pole is
jointed and may be had
in different lengths by
taking out or putting in
joints of the pole. Saves
climbing and reaching
with the smaller pruners.
Price — Top and Handle
sections making an 8-
foot pruner, $4.50. Extra
joints to make any de-
sired length, 50c per
four-foot length.
more desirable features
92
Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia
Moss Aztec Hanging Basket
This is one of the best values in a hanging basket to be found
today. The basket is made of a good grade of clay and finished
in the beautiful moss aztec which insures an ornamental appearance
for many seasons. These baskets are far more decorative than the
wire ones and will last much longer with reasonable care. We ad-
vise shipment by express and will guarantee safe delivery when so
shipped. However, should you care to take the risk; we will pack
the best possible and mail at your risk and expense when desired.
The prices below do not include any delivery charges and postage
must be sent extra when wanted by mail.
6V2 inches in diameter $ .50 each
8V2 inches in diameter 75 each
10 V2 inches in diameter 1.00 each
STANDARD RED POTS AND BULB PANS
These pots are all made of a good grade of red clay,
and are suitable for all kinds of pot plants. They are
not so ornamental, but can be covered when brought
into the living room. All flower pots are breakable and
cannot be sent by Parcel Post without great danger.
We advise express shipment, and will assume respons-
ibility for safe delivery when sent by express. Prices
below do not include any delivery charges.
STANDARD RED POTS
Diameter Each Doz. 100
3 inch $ .07 $ .75 $5.00
4 inch 10 1.00 6.00
5 inch 14 1.25 8.50
6 inch 20 2.00 12.00
8 inch 35 3.50 24.00
10 inch 60 6.00 48.00
BULB PANS
Diameter Each Doz. 100
6 inch $ .20 $1.25 $12.00
8 inch 35 3.50 24.00
10 inch 60 6.00 4S.00
SAUCERS FOR RED POTS
Diameter
Each
Doz.
100
4
inch
size ...
$ .06
$ .50 :
$ 4.50
5
inch
size ...
07
.75
5.25
6
inch
size ...
10
1.00
7.50
8
inch
size ...
15
1.50
9.00
10
inch
size ...
25
2.50
16.00
SAVO FLOWER BOXES
The Savo Self - Watering
Steel Flower and Plant Box
is scientifically constructed
under ihe Sub-Irrigation plan,
which is the most perfect plan
ever devised for the growth
of any kind of plant life.
The two perforated arches
running the full length of the
box not only hold and dis-
tribute the water which they
contain evenly throughout the box but supply air to the roots constantly,
causing the soil to be mealy and loose, making the life and growth of
plant a certainty. Cannot overwater plants. Air goes direct to roots.
Directions for Using: First, place coarse gravel, pebbles, broken flower
pots, charcoal or moss about two inches deep over the top of the double
arched reservoir, coming up to the top of drainage hole on side of the box,
then fill the box with good rich black dirt, fill the reservoir with water
and sow the seed or install the plants and see them grow.
Stock sizes and price list, postage extra:
4002 — Model A, 8 in. high, 9V2 in. wide, 23 in. long $3.50
4003 — Model B. 8 in. high, 9V2 in. wide, 29 in. long 4.00
4004 — Model C, 8 in. high, 914 in. wide, 35 in. long 4.50
4005 — Model D, 8 in. high, 9 Y2 in. wide, 41 in. long 5.00
4006 — Model E, 8 in. high, 12 in. wide, 12 in. long 3.50
4007 — Model F, 12 in. high, 12 in. wide, 12 in. long 4.00
4008 — Model G, 12 in. diameter, with stand 2814 in. high 6.00
These are outside measurements, including the %-inch roll rim. Beautifully finished in Dark Green.
SLATE SEED CO.
SOUTH BOSTON, VIRGINIA
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Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
Date
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
P. 0. Order
(T o' avoid errors, kindly write your name plainly)
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Post Office
Cash or Stamps
County State
Amount of Order
Extra for Postage
(on items not quoted postpaid)
Total
Freight Station
Express Office on B. B.
(Always give Express Office or Freight Station and Railroad)
All quotations are subject to market changes and to the goods being unsold. No charge made for sacks, or packing.
Orders for future delivery booked subject to outcome of crop and conditions beyond our control. The Slate Seed Com-
pany gives no warranty, express or implied, as to quality, description, purity, productiveness, or any other matter of any
seeds, bulbs, or plants they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop therefrom. If the pur-
chaser does not accept the goods on these terms, he must return them at once.
Quantity
Catalog
Number
Articles Wanted
Pric
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25c WORTH OF SEED FREE
If you will send us the names of ten good farmers, gardeners, or
flower lovers in your community, you may select 25c in any seeds,
plants, or bulbs, and we will send them without charge. Write the
list plainly, stating full address. This should be on a separate
sheet of paper from your order.
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Miss
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Cash or Stamps
Amount of Order
Extra for Postage
(on items not quoted postpaid)
Total
All quotations are subject to market changes and to the goods being unsold. No charge made for sacks, or packing.
Orders for future delivery booked subject to outcome of crop and conditions beyond our control. The Slate Seed Com-
pany gives no warranty, express or implied, as to quality, description, purity, productiveness, or any other matter of any
seeds, bulbs, or plants they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop therefrom. If the pur-
chaser does not accept the goods on these terms, he must return them at once.
Quantity
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25c WORTH OF SEED FREE
If you will send us the names of ten good farmers, gardeners, or
flower lovers in your community, you may select 25c in any seeds,
plants, or bulbs, and we will send them without charge. Write the
list plainly, stating full address. This should be on a separate
sheet of paper from your order.
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SLATE’S FIELD SEED
Price List
TERMS.— Subject to being unsold, market changes, and our
usual non-warranty, we offer the following seeds. Every lot
of field seeds of ten pounds or more is tagged in accordance with
the Agricultural Seed Laws of Virginia and North Carolina.
Samples with Purity and Germination tests will be sent upon re-
quest. Prices on Field Seeds fluctuate. This list is issued every
week during the season and we shall be glad to send a revised
copy to anyone upon request.
SHIPPING CHARGES.- — When quotations have "Post
paid” above them, it means that we will deliver goods at these
prices by parcel post without any extra charge of any kind.
Freight or Express above a quotation means that customer is to
pay delivery charges but no charge for sacks. Those who wish
may order by these prices and add the exact amount of postage
necessary.
SACKS FREE.— We make no extra charge for sacks of any
kind
January 1, 1927
Prices
Clovers
Postpaid Exp.
Lb. 10 lbs. Bu.
Alfalfa
.40
3.10
15.00
Alsike .
.50
4.50
24.00
Burr
.20
1.75
1.60
Japan .... ...
.35
2.75
5.00
Red
.50
4.50
24.00
Sapling
.50
4.60
25.00
White Dutch
.65
6.00
36.00
White Swreet
.30
2.20
. 10.00
Grasses
Postpaid
Lb. 10 lbs.
Exp.
100 lbs.
Herds Grass ... .
.40
3.50
28.00
Italian Rye
.25
2.00
15.00
Perennial Rye ... .
.25
2.00
15.00
Meadow Fescue
.25
2.00
20.00
Timothy
.25
1.50
10.00
Orchard
.30
2.40
18.00
Kentucky Blue
.50
4.50
40.00
Tall Meadow Oat
.35
2.25
16.00
Carpet Grass
.65
6.00
50.00
Sudan Grass
.25
1.50
9.00
Bermuda Grass
.60
5.00
45.00
Creeping Bent
.75
9.00
80.00
Fine Leaved Fescue
.60
5.50
50.00
Mixtures
Postpaid
Lb. 10 lbs.
Exp,
100 ibs.
Mixture No. 1 Pasture
.35
3.25
26.00
Mixture No. 2 Hav-
.30
2.85
22.50
Mixture No. 3 Pasture
.35
3.25
26.00
22.50
Mixture No. 4 Hay
.30
2.85
Mixture No. 5 Hog Pasture
.15
1.25
7.50
Mixture No. 6 Hog Pasture
.15
1.15
6.00
V etch
Postpaid
Lb. 10 lbs.
E p.
100 lbs
Hairy or Wrinter
.30
2.50
20.00
Millet
Postpaid
Lb. 10 lbs.
Exp.
100 lbs.
Golden or German .... ....
.20
1.25
6.50
Pearl or Cattail
.25
1.50
12.00
Miscellaneous Seeds
Postp’d
by exp.
Lb.
10 lbs.
100 lbs.
Dwarf Essex Rape
.25
1.60—
- 12.00
Japanese Buckwheat ....
.20
.90
2.50
White Kaffir Corn
.20
1.50
10.00
Evergreen Broom Corn...
.25
2.00
15.00
Sunflower
.20
1.50
10.00
Write for a new list at any time
Feed Corn
Eoone County
Va. White Dent _
Hickory King
Imp. Golden Dent .
Blounts Prolific
Biggs Seven Ear ___
Early White Dent
Ensilage
Peanuts
Virgina
Valencia
Spanish
Postpaid
Exp’
Gal.
Pk.
Bu.
... .75
1.40
3.00
... .75
1.40
3.00
... .75
1.40
3.00
._ .75
1.40
3.00
._ .75
1.40
3,00
o
00
1.50
3.50
... .90
1.55
4.50
... .75
1.40
3.00
Postpaid
Lb. 5 lbs-
Exp.
100 Ibs.
... .25
1.00
15.00
... .25
1.00
15.00
... .25
1.00
15.00
Seed Oats
Appier
Fulghum
W^hite Spring
Burt or 90 Day
Gray Winter
Soup Beans
White Navy
White Kidney
Red Kidney
IMible Cow Peas
Large B lackey es
Sugar Crowder
Cotton
Cleveland Big Boll
Trice ^
Early King
Sorghum
Early Amber
Sugar Drip
Field Beans
Mam. Yellow Soys
Tarheel
Mam. Brown
Laredos Soys
Virginia
Early Speckled Velvet
By Frt. or Exp.
Bu. 10 Bu.
.90
.95
.95
1.00
80 .75
.90 .85
1.15 1.10
Postpaid
Lb. 5 lbs.
.25
9 E
Exp,
100 lbs.
1.00 9.00
.zd 1.10 12.00
.25 1.10 12.00
Lb.
5 lbs.
ICO lbs.
.25
1.00
10.00
.25
1.00
15.00
By Frt.
By.
or Exp.
10 Bu.
2.00
1.90
2.00
1.90
2.00
1.90
Postpaid
Ld . 10 ibs.
Exp.
100 lbs.
.20
1.25
6.00
.25
2.00
10.00
By Frt.
Bu,
or Exp.
10 Bu.
2.10
2.00
2.10
2.00
2.10
2.00
4.35
4.25
. _
3.10
3.00
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SLATE’S FIELD SEED LIST
*
Cow Peas
Whippowills
Mixed Cow Peas
Peas and Soy Beans
Canada Field
By Fit. or Exp.
Pk. Bu, Sk.
PRICES
LATER
4.25 4.20
Seed Irish Potatoes pi?yFrtBirExpsk.
— — — — — — - r iv. j_>u,
Irish Cobbler WRITE
Early Rose FOR
Red Bliss - PRICES
Onion Sets
White Bottom
Yellow Bottom
Red Bottom
White Potato
Yellow Potato
Qt.
Postpaid
Gal.
Pk.
Ex&.
.25
.85
1.50
4.00
.25
.75
1.40
3.75
.25
.75
1.40
3.75
.25
.85
1.50
4.00
.25
.85
1.50
4.00
Lawn Grass Lb. p^bldEXpi<x>ibs
Perfection .50 4.00 35.00
Utility .40 3.00 23.00
Special Shade .50 4.00 33.00
Sandy Soil .55 4.50 32.50
Cemetary Mixture .40 3.00 25.00
Conkeys Poultry Feeds By ExP. sack
Buttermilk Starting Feeds 5s .60
Buttermilk Starting Feeds 10s 1.10
Buttermilk Starting Feeds 25s 2.00
Buttermilk Starting Feeds 100s 5.00
Chick Grains 100 lbs 3.75
Buttermilk Growing Mash 100s 4.00
Growing Grains 100s 3.60
Buttermilk Laying Mash 100s 3.75
Meat Scrap 100 lbs 5.00
Prepared Charcoal 50 lbs 2.25
Oyster Shell 100 lbs 1.25
Scratch Grains 100s 3.00
THE SLATE SEED COMPANY
SOUTH BOSTON,
VIRGINIA
HELPFUL
SUGGESTIONS
ABOUT
ORDERING
ORDER BY CATALOG NUMBERS— You may give
the names, too, if you wish, but please be certain to
give correct numbers of the items desired.
POSTPAID — When this follows a price it means that
we will deliver the goods to your mail box without
extra charge.
BY EXPRESS — When this follows a price it means
that the goods are not quoted delivered to you, but that
you are supposed to pay the carrying charges. If you
wish items so quoted to be sent by Parcel Post we will
gladly send them that way if you send money to cover
the postage.
PARCEL POST RATES AND ZONES
Showing the zones in which state is and the extra
postage per lb. for items not quoted postpaid.
State
Zone
RateJ,b.
State
| Zone
Rate, lb.
Ala.
4
4c
Nebraska __
6
8c
Arizona
8
12c
Nevada
8
12c
Arkansas
5
6c
N. C’lina
1 & 2
lc
California _
8
12c
N. D
6
8c
Colo
7
10c
N. H
5
6c
Conn
4
4c
N. Jersey —
4
4c
Delaware
3
2c
N. M
7
10c
D. C.
3
2c
New York ..
4
4c
Fla
5
6c
Ohio
4
4c
Georgia
4
4c
Okla
6
8c
Idaho
8
12c
Oregon
8
12c
Illinois
5
6c
Penna
4
4c
Indiana
4
4c
R. Island
4
4c
Iowa
5
6c
S. C’lina ....
3
2c
Kansas
6
8c
S. D.
6
8c
Kentucky
4
4c
Tenn
4
4c
Louisiana ..
5
6c
Texas
6
8c
Maryland
3
2c
Utah
8
12c
Maine
5
6c
Virginia
1 & 2
lc
Mass
4
4c
Vermont
5
6c
Mich
5
6c
Wash
8
12c
Minn
6
8c
W. Va.
3
2c
Miss.
5
6c
Wis.
5
6c
Missouri
5
6c
Wyoming _
7
10c
Montana
7
10c
REMITTANCES — Should always be made by Postal
or Express Money Orders or Checks, Your personal
check is good, but if you wish to send a money order,
we will pay for it. Just deduct the cost of the order
from the amount of money you send. Please do not
send cash or stamps if it be possible to do otherwise.
We have had many orders either lost or stolen during
the past year and when this happens we cannot trace
an order if the remittance was made in cash or stamps.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE— Our terras
are strictly cash to everybody except persons having an
account with us. If you wish to open an account send
references. The Slate Seed Company gives no warranty,
express or implied, as to the quality, description, purity,
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs,
roots, or plants they send out and they will not be in
any way responsible for the crop therefrom. If the pur-
chaser does not accept the goods on these terms, he
must return them at once.
SHORTAGE — When receiving goods from freight or
express office be certain that the package is in good
condition. If it has been damaged make the agent note
the damage on his bill and send this bill to us and we
will enter the claim for damage and refund you the
amount due you.
EVERY SHIPMENT IS GUARANTEED TO REACH
YOU IN GOOD CONDITION.— This guarantee is good
only when the loss is reported to us immediately upon
receipt of the goods or in case they do not reach you
within a reasonable length of time after you have
mailed your order. When writing about such matters,
always give the number of your order, a list of what
was short, and your full name and address.
ORDERS WITH NO NAMES— We have a number
of these on hand now. Any person giving us a list of
the items, amount of remittance or such description,
may obtain a refund of the amount sent in such orders.
WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS— N otify
us so that we may continue to send you our catalogs and
be certain to give both the old and new address.
FARMOGERM SEED INOCULATION
This recognized standard of seed inocu-
lants insures the growing of bigger crops
by making poor soil good soil. It is al-
ways fresh — the only culture sold in bot-
tles with the patented stopper which en-
ables the bacteria to breathe air, insuring
long life without deterioration.
FARMOGERM is a culture of only
high-bred nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It re-
places essential elements in the soil in an
effective and economical manner.
FARMOGERM, used on your seed, fur-
nishes Nitrate to the plants. It increases their growth
and enriches the soil. When the seeds sprout the bac-
teria enters the root and makes large supplies of Ni-
trate, which benefit greatly the growing crop and the
crops that follow. Soils can be built up to a high
standard of fertility at small cost and little labor. As-
sures substantial saving in your fertilizer bilL
SMALL SEED LEGUMES LARGE SEED LEGUMES
Alfalfa — Clovers — Sweet Clovers Soybeans — Cowpeas — Vetch — Peas
14 bu. size , — $ .35 bu. size $ .35
Vi bu. size .60 1 bu. size . .60
1 bu. size — J.OO 5 bu. size 2.25
2% bu. size 2.25
Garden size for Garden peas, beans and sweet peas.
Special composite culture, 25c
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