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


Henderson’s Bush 
39—BURPEE’S BUSH.—A very large mealy lima 
that is greatly liked by those wanting a large bean. 
Pkt. 10c, 14 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs, $1.20, postpaid, 
34—SIEVA or CAROLINA POLE. — This being 
the earliest and most productive of the small pole 
limas it takes first place among these varieties. Seed 
pure white and small. Vines vigorous and productive, 
producing from mid summer until frost. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 Ibs. 
$1.85, postpaid. 
37—WOOD’S IMPROVED POLE.—An excellent 
strain of the small white pole butter beans. Very 
productive and of larger size than Sieva. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 Ibs. 
$1.85, postpaid. 
38—FLORIDA BUTTER or CALICO POLE.— 
Seed white splotched with purple brown. A pole 
variety similar to the Calico Bush. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.15, 10 Ibs. 
$1.85, postpaid. 
36—KING OF THE GARDEN POLE.—A large 
flat pole bean suitable for home or market. Very 
productive. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 
Stock Beets 
Stock Beets or Mangels should be grown on every 
farm where cattle are raised. They make the best of 
feed for cows and yield an enormous tonnage per acre. 
The soil should be very rich and well prepared. Open 
shallow rows two to three feet apart and drill the 
seed. Cover one inch and thin plants to stand eight 
inches apart. Give frequent cultivations with light 
harrow, Seed may be put in at any time between 
March 1 and June 15 at the rate of 5 lbs, per acre. 
113—MAMMOTH LONG RED.—A long red vari- 
ety that grows to enormous size. Will yield a big 
crop of the best feed. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %4 Ib. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 Ibs. $1.75, 
postpaid. 
Lima Beans 
Lima or Butter Beans form a most important part 
of the summer diet. The delicious beans are to be had 
from June until frost, and the dry beans may be 
stored for winter. Few garden crops last as long as 
the Lima Bean, and for this reason it is well adapted 
to the small gardens. All Lima Beans are sensitive 
to cold and should not be planted until warm weather 
comes. Plant in rows thirty to thirty-six inches apart 
covering the seed two inches deep. Thin to fifteen 
inches apart in the row. Cultivation should be given 
frequently and thoroughly, because grass and weeds 
make inferior beans, 
33—HENDERSON’S BUSH.—This is the most 
delicious of all the butterbeans. When young the 
beans are very small, bright green in color, very 
tender, and with that rich delicious flavor that makes 
a butterbean so popular in the South. It is the earliest 
of all lima beans, producing its crop some ten days 
ahead of its nearest rival. The vines are vigorous 
with deep green foliage and upright growth. It is a 
heavy producer and if properly cared for will make 
two crops each season. Pods are light green, medium 
size and well filled with small green beans. When 
dry the seed are white and small. If you want the 
most profitable early bean for market or a real 
Southern butterbean for home use, plant this one. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
30—WOOD’S PROLIFIC BUSH.—The most pro- 
ductive of all limas. This is a small seeded variety or 
butter bean, Vines bear several crops and last until 
frost. Seed pure white and of medium size. 
Pkt. 10c, %4 Ib. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 Ibs. $1.15, 10 Ibs. 
$1.85, postpaid. 
29—CALICO BUSH or JACKSON WONDER.— 
Small seed of a dark purplish color splashed with 
light brown. Very productive and of excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 Ibs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
31—FORDHOOK BUSH.—Large thick potato lima 
used by the market growers. One of the most profi- 
table of the large limas for the coastal sections. 
Pkt. 10c, % Ib. 20c, Ib. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25, 10 lbs. 
$2.00, postpaid. 

Sieva Pole 
