TOMATOES 
TURNIPS 
Slate’s Early White Bush Squash 
RADISH 
Radish to be good must be grown fast. Plant in a rich 
light soil early in spring and keep them growing. Winter 
crops may be made in the hot bed. 
280— SLATE'S RED FORCING.—Round, scarlet roots 
with small top growth. Very early and mild. 
Pkt., Be; oz., 10c; % lb.. 30c; lb., 85c, postpaid. 
286— FRENCH BREAKFAST.—Olive shape, scarlet with 
white tip. Quick growing and good for late planting. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
281— SCARLET BUTTON.—Round or globe shape, bright 
scarlet, very early, mild white flesh. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
282— SCARLET TURNIP.—Roots round, scarlet color 
with white tip, small top growth. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; V* lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
285—BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET.—Long roots of ex¬ 
cellent quality and a bright scarlet color. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
284—LONG WHITE ICICLE.—Long roots of pure white. 
Good quality flesh and mild. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
287— CELESTIAL ROSE.—Rather large roots of a light 
red or pink color. Very popular for winter radish. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. 
RHUBARB 
289—LINNAEUS.—Sow in the early spring in a cold 
frame and transplant in the fall to a permanent bed. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. 
SALSIFY 
Salsify will grow on almost any good soil provided the 
seed are started very early in the spring so that the salsify 
can get ahead of the grass. Sow during March or April in 
drills like beets. Thiu to two inches apart and cultivate 
often but never when wet with dew. 
290—MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.—Plant early in 
spring in rows like beets. Thin to four inches apart and 
cultivate frequently but never when wet with dew. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. 
SQUASH 
Make large hills four feet apart and chop in a liberal 
quantity of manure or fertilizer. Into these plant eight to 
ten seed about one inch deep. When leaves are shaped 
thin to four plants per hill and cultivate often. Early 
plantings should be made as soon as frost is over and 
later crops until June. 
295— SLATE’S EARLY WHITE BUSH.—Pure white 
scalloped. Very prolific and early. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
296_EARLY SUMMER CROOipJECK.—A prolific early 
variety, bearing golden yellow fruit. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
298_GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK.—Grows larger 
than the above sort but early and prolific. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
297 _COCOZELLE BUSH.—Fruit fourteen inches long 
nd five to six inches in diameter. Striped light and dark 
reen. A favorite on some markets. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
301 _SELECT HUBBARD.—Fruits large, warted, dark 
reen, good keeper and best of winter squash. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
QUANTITY PRICES 
cannot be quoted here for lack of space. However, 
we issue a special list for Florists, Market Gardeners 
and large users of seeds. Write us for a copy or 
send us a list of your needs for special quotations. 
We have made drastic reductions in our overhead 
expense and can now offer exceptional quality at 
very attractive prices. Since 1866 the house of 
Slate has been known for quality merchandise and 
it is our intention to maintain the same high 
standards which have always characterized this 
business. 
SLATE SEED 
Tomato seed should be started very early in the spring 
in a hot bed or window box. When three to four inches 
high transplant to a larger bed to allow full stock growth. 
Transplant after danger of frost is past to well prepared 
soil, setting plants three feet apart each way. Cultivate 
frequently and shallow throughout the growing season. 
Finer fruit will result from staking and pruning the vines 
but the yield will not be so heavy. Mulching with straw 
will prove very beneficial. If your soil is infected with 
wilt, be certain to use a wilt-resistant variety. For late 
fall use, sow the main crop varieties about June 15th and 
transplant as soon as large enough. 
313—PRITCHARD or SCARLET TOPPER.—A wilt-re¬ 
sistant cross between Marglobe and Cooper's Special and 
rated the most important of recent introductions. A vig¬ 
orous grower with medium size vine. Fruit is of scarlet 
color, good size, globe shape, firm, meaty. Very productive, 
midseason, and one of the best for home or market. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
315—BREAK O’DAY.—A new wilt-resistant early, pink, 
of great merit. Fruits large, solid with few seed. Destined 
to become the leading early variety. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
305— SPARK’S EARLIANA.—Fruit medium size to 
large, red, smooth. The earliest of all and an excellent 
variety. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 26c; >4 lb., 76c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
307—SLATE’S EX. EY. PERFECTION—A large early 
smooth pink tomato. Uniform in size, solid and meaty. 
Vines vigorous with heavy foliage. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.35; lb., $4.50, postpaid. 
309—JUNE PINK.—An old favorite for early use. Fruit 
large, smooth, bright pink. Early and productive. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.26; lb., $4.25, postpaid. 
306— OXHEART.—A most useful novelty. Fruit large, 
solid and smooth with red color and heart shaped. Second 
early and an excellent tomato for general use. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 76c; % lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
312—BRIMMER.—The largest of all tomatoes. Fruit 
red and contains very few seed. Main crop sort. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; 14 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.25, postpaid. 
Slate’s Extra Early Perfection 
318— PONDEROSA.—A large, smooth, red tomato for 
main crop. Meaty and mild flavored. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.65; lb., $5.75, postpaid. 
311—SLATE’S NEW STONE.—Standard main crop, 
scarlet tomato, especially good for canning. Very productive. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
310—SLATE’S MATCHLESS.—One of those good old 
home sorts in a solid, smooth, red tomato for late use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
319— MARGLOBE.—A wilt-resistant main crop sort of 
unusual merit. Fruit globe shape, smooth, red. 
Pkt., 10c; oz.. 40c; 14 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.25, postpaid. 
308—BEEFSTEAK.—Large red meaty fruit containing 
but little acid. Main crop and productive. 
Pkt., 10c: oz.. 50c: 14 lb., $1.65; lb., $5.75, postpaid. 
317 —RED ROCK.—A good canning and main crop va¬ 
riety with large red fruit. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
320— NORTON.—A wilt-resistant main crop variety high¬ 
ly prized for canning purposes. Red fruit. 
Pkt,, 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
321 _DWARF STONE.—An excellent red tomato grow¬ 
ing on a dwarf compact vine. Fruits large smooth. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90e; lb., $3.25, postpaid. 
322— GOLDEN QUEEN.—Large smooth fruit of light 
yellow. Smooth and free from acid. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
323— YELLOW PEAR.—A mild excellent flavored small 
fruit for preserving and pickling. 
Pkt.. 10c: oz., 36c; 14 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
COMPANY, INC., SEEDSMEN SINCE 1866, SOUTH 
Sow in the early spring or fall either broadcast or in 
rows. The soil should be rich and well pulverized. Sow 
just after a rain if possible and cover seed about one-half 
inch deep. 
332— EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.—Round flat with 
purple top. Excellent early turnip for spring or fall. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
337— PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF.—Both a foliage and 
a good root variety. Early, round, flat. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
338— EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. — Excellent for 
greens and has round, flat, white root. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
330— MAMMOTH RED TOP GLOBE.—Very large globe 
shaped turnip of excellent quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
331— PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE.—The most popular 
of all turnips. Excellent table variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
333— LARGE WHITE NORFOLK GLOBE.—Excellent 
keeping sort for winter use. Globe shape white roots. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
334— POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE.—Large variety, 
used extensively for stock feeding. Heavy yielder. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
335— WHITE COWHORN.—Long white roots with 
green tops. A popular soTt in certain sections. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
336— WHITE EGG.—Medium size pure white roots, egg 
shaped. Excellent table variety. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
339— PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN.—A large 
yellow turnip with purple top. Excellent yield of tops. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 76c, postpaid. 
340— LARGE AMBER GLOBE.—The largest of the yel¬ 
low turnips. Good for table or stock. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
341— PURPLE TOP YELLOW RUTABAGA.—The sweet¬ 
est of all turnips and greatly relished for table use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 
342— SEVEN TOP.—The leading variety for greens. 
Pkt., 6c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 46c, postpaid. 
343— SOUTHERN PRIZE.—A popular variety for greens 
and makes a small root. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 8c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 45c, postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
Two-year-old roots, ready from March 15 to May 1, in 
varieties suitable for home use. 50c dozen, postpaid. 
$2.50 per 100, by express. 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
Early and late sorts in our selection. Ready January 1 
to May 1. 20c doz., 30c per 100, postpaid; $2.50 per 
1,000, by express. 
CELERY 
Our selection of the best home garden varieties. Ready 
June 1 to July 15c. 30c per doz., $1.00 per 100, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT 
Ready May 1 to June 1. 30c doz., $1.25 per 100, post¬ 
paid. 
LETTUCE 
Heading varieties only. Ready April 1 to May 1, 20c 
doz., 75c per 100, postpaid. 
PEPPER 
Sweet and Hot varieties of our selection. Ready May 1 
to June 1. 30c doz., $1.25 per 100, postpaid. 
TOMATO PLANTS 
Our first crop of greenhouse grown plants should be 
ready about April 1st. These will be Earliana and Extra 
Early Perfection potted plants. Price, 60c doz., $3.60 per 
100, postpaid. 
About the latter part of April, our cold-frame stock 
should be ready. In these we will have Earliana, Brimmer, 
Ponderosa, and Slate’s New Stone. Price, 30c doz., $1.00 
per 100, postpaid. 
Soon after July 1st, we will have a late crop of plants 
ready. These will be Brimmer, Ponderosa, Norton, and 
Stone. Price, 25c doz., 90c per 100, postpaid. 
BOSTON, VA. 
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