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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia 
Slate’s Extra Early Red Bell 
Broccoli 
122—SPROUTING or SALAD. —Used extensive¬ 
ly now in place of Seven Top Turnip since it is a 
surer crop. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c, postpaid. 
120— ITALIAN CALABRESE.— May be sowed in 
rows like kale or handled like cabbage. Sow fall 
or spring and it will produce in a short while ten¬ 
der sprouts at each leaf joint. As these are cut 
others will come. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00, postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
121 — DWARF IMPROVED. —A sure cropper, pro¬ 
ducing very tender sprouts. Sow in June and handle 
like cabbage. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
CAULIFLOWER 
150— EARLY SNOWBALL.— One of earliest and 
easiest sorts to grow. Sow seed and handle like 
cabbage. 
Pkt. 20c, oz. $1.25, postpaid. 
Celenj 
This vegetable should have a place in every garden, be¬ 
cause it uses space only after the early things are harvested 
and yields its crop at a time of the year when green vege¬ 
tables are greatly needed. Sow seed during the late spring 
in a well-prepared bed where they can be watered if neces¬ 
sary. During mid-summer transplant to the field, setting 
plants in rows three feet apart and six to eight inches apart 
in the row. Give frequent shallow cultivation and do every¬ 
thing 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. — Medium large, 
early, cream color, and easy to blanch. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 14 lb. 90c, lb. $2.50, postpaid. 
154—IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. —A fine, large, late 
variety, making a big yield of white stalks. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
153—GIANT PASCAL. —A large, heavy variety that does 
not grow so tall and is easier to' bank. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
151 — GIANT PRAGUE CELERAIC. — Turnip rooted 
celery for making soups and seasoning. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14, lb. 75c, postpaid. 
Table Beel 
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. 
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 of 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 di¬ 
ameter. The roots are smooth, have a deep red 
skin, is turnip shape, with deep red flesh of excel¬ 
lent quality. Particular gardeners will find their 
every requirement in this new introduction. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
105—SLATE’S IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD 
TURNIP.— This is an excellent sort for second 
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, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c, postpaid. 
104— EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN.—Round, slightly flat, 
very early with red crisp flesh. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, 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. 
112—LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD.— A foliage beet good 
for either poultry or table use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Golden Self-Blanching 
