Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Marglobe Tomato 
307—SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY PERFECTION. 
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 recommended 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. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.35, lb. $4.50, postpaid. 
305—SPARKS EARLIANA. —For years this has 
been a favorite with both home and market grow¬ 
ers. 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. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50, 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 
excellent 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, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50, postpaid. 
318—PONDEROSA. —For the person who desires 
a large, meaty tomato there are few varieties that 
will meet this need. This we consider 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 con¬ 
tains but few seed. The color is a bright purple 
red. The vines are stout and productive but should 
always be supported, because the large tomatoes 
are inclined to break the vines. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00, 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 canning. 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, trans¬ 
plant 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. 
319—MARGLOBE. —This excellent wilt-resistant 
variety was developed from the old Globe tomato 
and has all of its good characteristics along with 
resistance to wilt and heavy producing qualities. 
Marglobe has become the standard canning tomato 
and is also one of the best sorts for main crop 
market and home use. The beautiful fruits are set 
in clusters of five to seven. Tomatoes are medium 
size to large, globe shape, smooth and of a rich 
scarlet color. Matures in about 114 days from seed. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.25, postpaid. 
313—PRITCHARD, or SCARLET TOPPER.— In¬ 
troduced by the late Dr. Pritchard in 1931 and has 
won a definite place in both home and market gar¬ 
dens. Matures in about 110 days with short, strong 
vines, bearing clusters of the bright scarlet fruit. 
Fruit is large to medium size, inclined towards the 
globe shape, smooth and of excellent quality. It is 
a heavy producer and the vines stand up well dur¬ 
ing production. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.35, lb. $4.50, postpaid. 
315—BREAK O’DAY. — An extra early scarlet 
fruited sort that matures in 98 days from seed. It 
is just a few days later than Earliana and the 
large, smooth, round tomatoes never fail to com¬ 
mand top market prices. Owing to its beauty and 
earliness this variety is now largely used for early 
market. However, it is equally as good for the 
home garden. Stands up well under adverse con¬ 
ditions and produces a heavy crop. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
Ponderosa Tomato 
