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SLATE’S VEGETABLE SEED 
TERMS; Pri(;es (luotcd in this list are for ("ish M'illi the order. (’. (). I), sliipnients may ho hii<i if dosired 
hnt the C. O. J). charttes ai’e extra, (’ustomers may <lediirt tile rost of mono.v orilers from the amimnt of their 
remittance. This is the safest way to send money and we will jiay for the order. All (inotations are made 
subject to being unsold and market changes, n'lie Slate Seed Cointiany gives no warranty, extiress or imiilied, 
as to quality, description, purity, productiveness, i.r any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants they send 
out and they will not be responsible in any way for the crop therefrom. If the imrchaser does not accept the 
goods on these terms, must return them at once. 
MARK 
ASPARAGUS 
102—MARY WASHINGTON.—A large, tender, rust-re¬ 
sistant variety. Sow seed in spring, cultivate through 
summer and transplant to permanent bed in fall. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
BUSH BEANS 
Plant after danger of frost is past in a light rich soil in 
rows two and one-half feet apart, covering seed about two 
inches deep. Give frequent shallow cultivation but never 
work when the vines are wet with dew. Make a planting 
every two weeks. Evergreen is the best and safest spray 
to control the bean beetles. 
1 —EARLIEST RED VALENTINE.—Especially good for 
early planting. Round, green pods, fleshy and curving. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
3—BOUNTIFUL.—The leading market variety. Pods 
very large, long, and flat. Large smooth leaves of light 
green. 
Pkt., lOe; Va lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
5— GIANT STRINGLESS GREENPOD.—The best gen¬ 
eral purpose bean on the market. Pods very long, almost 
straight, round and stringless. Excellent for homo or 
market. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
6— STRINGLESS GREENPOD.—Popular variety for both 
home and market. Early and entirely stringless round pods. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 6 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
8— REFUGEE or 1000 to 1.—A late and most productive 
variety of excellent quality. Pods round and stringless. 
Pkt., 10c; V 2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
9— TENNESSEE GREENPOD.—Early and very produc¬ 
tive, bearing long flat pods with a distinctive flavor. It 
is one of the most popular home varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 6 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
10— BLACK VALENTINE.—Very hardy early round pod 
that staiuTs cold weather. One of the best for early plant¬ 
ing. 
Pkt., 10c; V: lb., 20c; lb., 30e; 5 lbs., $1.00; postpaid 
15— IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX.—Pods long, flat, tender 
and of a clear waxy color. Seed white splotched red. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; Ib., 30c; 6 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
16— CURRIES RUST PROOF WAX.—Black seed. A 
most productive variety, resisting rust and bearing long, 
flat pods. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
17— BRITTLE WAX.—The finest of all wax beans with 
a long slender round pod, stringless. Seed white with 
black eye. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
121 —DWARF IMPROVED. —A sure cropper producing 
very tender sprouts. Sow in June and handle like cabbage. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
Kentucky Wonder 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy 
POLE OR CORNFIELD BEANS 
20 — KENTUCKY WONDER.—Early and productive with 
enormous flat pods. Well known and popular. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 6 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
21— WHITE CREASEBACK.—Early with long, round, 
straight pods which are fleshy and stringless. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
22— CORN HILL or CUTSHORT.—Pods short, curved, 
and tilled with beans. Good for late use. 
Pkt., lOc; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
23— HORTICULTURAL POLE. — Excellent for shell 
beans. Seed large, round and splotched with red. Late. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
24— NANCY DAVIS.—An excellent mid-season sort that 
bears for a long time. Pods long, round, fleshy and string- 
Pkt., 10c; Vs Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
28—LAZY WIFE.—Large white seeded. Good for shell 
beans or snaps. One of the most popular late varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs lb., 20c; Ib., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
26—GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. — Growth and pods 
similar to the Kentucky Wonder except for the clear waxy 
color. 
Pkt., lOe; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
LIMA BEANS 
30— WOODS PROLIFIC BUSH.—Small white seed, 
early, and very productive. Slightly largei- than Hender¬ 
sons. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs Ib., 20c; Ib., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
31— FORDHOOK BUSH.—Large mealy lima which is 
considered the best of its class. Good for either home or 
m.-irket. 
Pkt.. 10c: 14 Ib., 25c.; lb., -lOc; -5 lbs., $1.00, j)ostliaid. 
33— HENDERSONS BUSH.—What is commonly called 
the Butterbean and one of the most productive of all limas. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
29—CALICO BUSH—Or Jackson Wonder. Seed splotched 
with white and dark colors. Has an excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
39—BURPEE’S BUSH.—A very large mealy lima that 
is greatly liked by those wanting a large bean. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.35, postpaid. 
34— SIEVA or CAROLINA POLE.—The most productive 
bean of all. Small white seed. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
37— WOODS IMPROVED POLE.—Seed white but larger 
than those of the Sieva. An excellent variety. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 
38— CALICO POLE.—Or Florida Butterbean. Seed 
splotched anil small. Very productive. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 30e; 5 lbs., $1.10, postiiaid. 
36—KING OF THE GARDEN POLE. -A large flat pole 
beau suitable for home or market. Very productive. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 26c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. 
BROCCOLI 
122 —SPROUTING or SALAD.—Used extensively now in 
place of Seven Top Turnip since it is a surer crop. 
Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c, postpaid. 
120—SAINT VALENTINE.—Winter Cauliflower to be 
grown like cabbage. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
BEETS 
103— SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY RED BALL.—Very 
deep rod flesh, crisp and sweet. Roots smooth and of 
medium size. Very early. Globe shape. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
104— EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN.—Round, slightly flat, 
very early with red crisp flesh. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 26c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
105— SLATE’S IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD.—Turnip 
shape, medium early, excellent quality, red flesh. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90e, postpaid. 
107 —DETROIT DARK RED.—Deep red, globe shape, 
medium early, small top growth. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
109 — CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN.—Tender flesh of a crim¬ 
son color. Medium early, globe shape, smooth. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
110 — LONG SMOOTH BLOOD.—A long, smooth, deep 
red beet greatly prized for pickling or table use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
113—MAMMOTH LONG RED—An enormous yielding 
stock beet with very large, long, red roots. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 7c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 55c, postpaid. 
112—LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD.—A foliage beet good 
for either poultry or table use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c: lb., 90c, postpaid. 
CABBAGE 
125— EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.—Pointed heads 
and the earliest cabbage known. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c: 14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
126— CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD.—Larger and later 
than above. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
127— COPENHAGEN MARKET.—Early, flat heads, some 
larger than Jersey Wakefield and just as early. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; H Ib., 75c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
133 — SLATE’S ALL HEAD EARLY.—Early, productive 
with large flat heads. An excellent market variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25o; 14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
130— EARLY DRUMHEAD.—Medium early standard 
sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
131— EARLY FLAT DUTCH.—Very productive, flat. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
132— WISCONSIN ALL SEASON.—Large flat head sort 
that resists “Yellows” disease. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 80c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
134— BURPEE’S SUREHEAD.—Sure heading, flat. 
Pkt., 5c: oz., 20c: 14 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, postiiaid. 
135— SUCCESSION.—Second early flat, good market sort. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 55c, lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
136— LATE DRUMHEAD.—A standard late sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
137— LATE FLAT DUTCH.—Good keeper and excellent 
for late planting. 
Pkt., 5c: oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1,60, postpaid. 
138— PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.—A good late 
variety for h: me and market. Leaves savoyed and contain 
more vitamins than any other variety. Easy to grow. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c: 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25, jiostpaid. 
139 — SHORT STEM DANISH BALL HEAD.—Round, 
hard heads, resist worms. Good for late planting. 
Pkt., 5c: oz., 25c: 14 Ib., 75c: lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
141 —CHINESE CABBAGE.—Excellent poultry feed and 
good for human food. Easy to grow. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c: 14 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.25, |)osli)aid. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch or Norfolk Kale 
SLATE SEED COMPANY, INC., SEEDSMEN SINCE 1866, SOUTH BOSTON. VA. 
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