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Slate's Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia 
Table Beet 
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 diameter. The roots 
are smooth, have a deep red skin, is turnip shape, 
with deep red flesh of excellent 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. 20c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
104— EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. — Round, slightly flat, 
very early with red crisp flesh. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 2 0c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
107— DETROIT DARK RED. — Deep red, globe shape, me¬ 
dium early, small top growth. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, y 4 lb. 2 0c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
109— CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. — Tender flesh of a crimson 
color. Medium early, globe shape, smooth. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, x /4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
110— LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. —A long, smooth, deep red 
beet greatly prized for pickling or table use. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, y 4 lb. 2 0c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
112— LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD. —A foliage beet good 
for either poultry or table use. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, y 4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c, postpaid. 
Golden Self-Blanching 
Slate's Extra Early Red Bell 
Broccoli 
i22— SPROUTING or SALAD.— Used extensively 
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 tender 
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, ^4 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. 
Celery 
Sow seed during the late spring in a well-prepared bed where 
they can be watered if necessary. 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 everything 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. 30, 4 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, V 4 , 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, V 4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25, postpaid. 
151— GIANT PRAGUE CELERAIC.—Turnip rooted celery 
for making soups and seasoning. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, V 4 lb. 75c, postpaid. 
