Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Slate’s Imp. Mammoth Fire-Cured 
Dark, Heauij Tobaccos 
FOR THE FIRE-CURED DISTRICT 
3054— SLATE’S IMPROVED MAMMOTH.— This 
is probably the largest tobacco in cultivation, or at 
least it ranks as the equal of our Rich Wonder in 
size. The Improved Mammoth was originated in 
the Clarksville black belt of Tennessee and has a 
host of friends among those growers. The leaf is 
very long and extremely broad at the butt and 
running out to a rather sharp tip, giving in all an 
enormous leaf. It cures into a very black rich to¬ 
bacco of great weight and body. From a stand¬ 
point of yield, we do not know of any tobacco that 
will make more pounds per acre. It has handsome 
appearance, smooth leaf texture, and every other 
good point needed to make it a most desirable fire- 
cured type. 
Oz. 60c, V4 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 75c, *4 lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00. 
3055— MARYLAND BROAD LEAF. — This va¬ 
riety is very popular in the Maryland district and 
is one of the best sorts for this section. It grows 
an enormous plant with long, very broad leaves, 
which cure into a bright red or mahogany color, 
with good weight. This variety should make a 
good sort also for the black belt where size and 
weight are essential. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3038— LACKS. —A popular black tobacco of the 
large leaf type. Leaf of enormous size, long, broad, 
and very heavy. Makes a good black tobacco. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3039— KENTUCKY YELLOW.— We consider this 
one of the best of the dark tobaccos. It possesses 
good curing qualities, fine texture, and heavy 
weight. The leaf is long, very broad, and tapering. 
It is adapted to almost the entire black belt and 
the air curing districts and will make a product 
of real value. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, V4 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3027— BIG ORONOKO. — This variety has few 
equals among black tobaccos. It is one of the most? 
reliable, produces a heavy crop, cures easily, has 
fine silky texture, and nearly always sells at' good 
prices. Its chief features are its adaptability to 
almost all kinds of soils and its easy curing qual¬ 
ities. The leaf is very long, broad, tapering, set 
rather close on stalk, and has small stem and ribs. 
It will make a good red or black tobacco. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3036— SLATE’S RICH WONDER.— A variety in¬ 
troduced by us some years ago. It is now noted for 
being one of the largest and heaviest tobaccos in 
cultivation. It is not as easy to handle as the Big 
Oronoko nor so fine in texture, but it will make 
more pounds per acre than any sort we know of. 
Leaves of enormous size, very long, broad, and 
tapering. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3029 — LIZARD TAIL. —The leaf is not so large 
but is very long and rather narrow and possesses 
great weight and body, making it rank well in the 
class of heavy tobaccos. It is a most reliable sorlj 
and easy to cure. Will make a good heavy red 01 * 
black leaf. 
Oz. 50e, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3006—SLATE’S IMPROVED LITTLE ORO¬ 
NOKO. —Leaf very long, narrow, pointed, and grows 
rather close on the stalk. It is a valuable sort, be¬ 
cause it can be grown on very strong lands or very 
thin ones. It does not grow rough and wild on 
strong soils like some sorts, yet it will make a good 
leaf on even the poorest soils. It is very heavy 
and is considered a most profitable variety by 
many growers. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3032— BLUE PRYOR. —A variety famous in. the 
black belt of Kentucky. Grows very large broad 
leaves and makes some of the blackest tobacco pos¬ 
sible. Has good weight and makes enormous yield. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3033— SLATE’S IMPROVED ONE SUCKER.— 
Leaf lopg, medium broad, fine texture, and, very 
heavy. It is one of the best of dark sorts, and is 
used extensively through Virginia, Kentucky, and 
Tennessee, in the dark belt. It will also make a 
good mahogany tobacco when flue cured. Can be 
flue, sun, air, or fire cured. It is also known as 
Turtle Foot in certain sections. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, Vi lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3037— TENNESSEE RED. —We consider this one 
of the best of the large leaf black sorts. The leaf 
is very large, broad, and long. Its texture is good, 
and it makes a very heavy grade of tobacco. Suit¬ 
able only for air or fire curing. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 75c, Vi lb. $2.25, lb. $6.00. 
The Best Sun*Cured 
3031—SWEET ORONOKO.—This is one of the oldest 
tobaccos in cultivation, and one having a great range of 
uses. It is the best sort for suncuring and about the only 
kind used in the suncured belt. Then it is the best variety 
to grow for home use or to make ‘‘Home Spun” chewing 
tobacco. It makes an ideal heavy black tobacco when 
grown on strong land, or it can be cured into a rich heavy 
mahogany when flue-cured. The leaf is very long, rather 
narrow, with prominent ribs. When cured it has grea« 
weight and is rich with gum and oil. 
Oz. 50c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
3028—FLANAGAN.—The leaf is long, of medium width 
and rather coarse fibers. It is often used for sun-curing, 
but may also be flue-cured into a rich heavy mahogany, 
which nearly always commands good prices. It is adapted 
to a wide range of soils and may be cured in almost any 
manner. 
Oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Treated Seed—Oz. 60c, 14 lb. $1.75, lb. $5.00. 
