Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Mary Washington Asparagus 
Asparagus 
102—MARY WASHINGTON.— This 
is one of the more recent introductions 
of rust-resistant varieties and we think 
it will be found one of the most re¬ 
liable sorts to be had. A little more 
time is required to start permanent 
Asparagus beds from seed but this 
method is less expensive. Sow the seed 
in well prepared and very rich soil 
early in the spring. Sow in rows twelve 
inches apart and thin plants to two 
inches apart in the row. Cultivate and 
keep growing through the summer and 
in the fall transplant to the permanent 
beds. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *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 2^ 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 best means of control for the bean beetle is 
Evergreen used as a liquid spray and applied every two weeks 
to the under side of the foliage with a compressed air sprayer. 
This is non-poisonous and harmless to human beings. 
6 —STRINGLESS GREENPOD. —The most tender and de¬ 
licious bean ever introduced, and no garden is complete with¬ 
out 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 pods are noted 
for their tenderness and freedom from strings and will win 
favor in the 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 
intervals of 20 days in order that a succession of delicious 
tender pods may be available for the table during the entire 
season. 
Pkt. 10c, lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, postpaid. 15 lbs. 
$1.75. 
1— EARLIEST RED VALENTINE.— A very hardy bean, 
especially desirable for the first planting. 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, V 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $1.60, 
postpaid. 
3— BOUNTIFUL. —Vines vigorous and upright, with large 
smooth leaves of a light green. Pods from five to six inches 
long, very large, and oval. Seed of medium size and solid 
yellow color. One of the very best of the early beans. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
5— GIANT STRINGLESS GREENPOD.— An ex 
cellent early 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 
brownish color. Matures in six weeks and makes 
one of the best beans for home or market. 
Pkt. 10c, y> lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
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. Seeds rather long, small, and blotched with 
black and purple shades. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
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 brown color. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Stringless Greenpod 
