Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 1 


Mary Washington Asparagus 
Asparaqus 
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 perpared 
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, % |b. 30c, Ib. $1.00, 
postpaid. 

5—GIANT STRINGLESS GREENPOD.—An ex- 
cellent early bean with very long slender pods. Vines 
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 
vigorous and very productive. 
for home or market. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. 
$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 porductive. Pods of 
medium length, round, very thick and tender. Seeds 
rather long, small, and blotched with black and purple 
shades. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. 
$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 
The foliage is dark green and crum- 
pled. 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, % lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. 
small runners. 
$1.75, 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-poison- 
ous and harmless to human beings. 
6— STRINGLESS GREENPOD.— 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. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.10, 10 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 
2—TENDERGREEN STRINGLESS.—A new bean of the 
Refugee family that is fast replacing the older sorts. An early, 
stringless, round bean of unusually good quality. Produces in 
six weeks and its good qualities will more than please you. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20e, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $1.95, postpaid. 
I—EARLIEST RED VALENTINE.—The vines grow erect to 
a medium height and have dark green foliage. Produces in six 
weeks pods of medium length, fleshy and curving. Seed deep red, 
splotched with lighter shades. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, Ib. 30c, 5 Ibs. $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, %4 Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. $1.75, postpaid. 

Stringless Greenpod 
