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

Heliotrope 
FORGET-ME-NOT (HH# 8 in.) 
The tiny little flowers of the Myosotis have a never-ending 
charm. They bloom in a short while from seed and if given a 
moist shady place will last indefinitely. Good for shady window 
boxes. 
Pkt. 
T200—Allpesthissmb lie my ctarerea or eeteteasielcheceis: gua, cersie) ohms $ .10 
FOUR O’CLOCK (HO 24 in.) 
1131—Mixed.—For massing against the foundations of a 
house or to make a bed, it is hard to find anything so inex- 
pensive and easy to grow that will give the same results. Fine 
bushy plants with deep green foliage and literally covered with 
brilliant flowers of many colors may be obtained on almost 
any soil by sowing the seed after frost is over. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 25c, % Ib. 75c. 
Fox Glove. See Digitalis. 
GERANIUM (T# 18 in.) 
1132—Zonale Mixed.—The finest of bedding or pot geraniums 
can easily be grown from seed. Sow indoors early in the spring 
and transplant after warm weather comes. Plants grow rapidly 
and make fine large specimens by midsummer. Colors mostly 
in red and pink shades. 
Pkt. 20c. 
GAILLARDIA (HO 18 in.) 
No garden is complete without its Gaillardias. They are 
hardy, easy to grow and generally come back year after year. 
The blossoms are large and brightly colored in shades of red 
and yellow. 
PEt. Oz. 
1133—The Dazzler, Large New Vivid Red...... SeeLOmoL.259 
1134—Lorienziana Double Mixed ............. 10 .60 
GOURDS (HO Vine) 
1136—Small Ornamental Mixed.—This is an excellent mixture 
of the finest of the small novelty gourds, giving a variety of 
colors as well as many different shapes. They are easy to grow. 
Plant in a light rich soil after warm weather comes and culti- 
vate like squash. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
GILIA (HO 24 in.) 
1135—Capitata, Thimble Flower.—Beautiful feathery foliage 
and lavender blue flowers make this one of the most desira le 
of annuals. Good cutflower. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
GYPSOPHILA (HO 25 in.) 
This is one of the most useful of cutflowers for florists and 
those desiring to maintain a supply of home decorations. These 
miniature flowers are borne in abundance and are used to mix 
in with other cutflowers for vase and basket work. These annual 
forms succeed almost anywhere and will more than repay the 
effort required. Sow in the open ground after frost is over. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1142—Elgans Improved Convent Garden, White..$ .10 $ .20 
TI45—Elgans “Rosea Pink.crc se 2 mses suse ss 10 45 
Hibiscus 
Hollyhock 
HELICHRYSUM (HO 24 in.) 
This is the popular strawflower that 
bouquets. They are easy to grow and will retain their brilliant 
colors if dried in the shade. Sow the seed in the open ground 
after warm weather comes. Cut when the blossoms have at- 
tained their perfection and hang in a shady place with the 
heads down. 
is grown for winter 
PEt Oz 
1144—Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink........... Cy ploy why Be.0) 
1145—FFireball, Rich Fiery Red.............. .10 -90 
1146—Golden Ball, Golden Yellow............ -LO -90 
1147—Violet Queen, Royal Purple............ 10 .90 
TL4S—Mixed™ ssrirc sisi 6 elev «cele sietsle evolu ats 10 TS 
HYACINTH or JACK BEAN (HO 10 ft.) 
1150—Darkness.—This hardy, easily grown 
one of the best coverings for porches and trellises. 
and makes a dense cover of ornamental foliage with practically 
no effort on the part of the gardener. 
flowers of reddish purple. 
and cultivate like any other bean. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 30c. 
makes 
It grows fast 
annual 
Leaves dark purple with 
Plant after warm weather comes 
HIBISCUS (HO 3 ft.) 
1151—Giant Flowered Mixed.—These plants are easy to grow 
and make a good hedge or may be grouped about in the garden. 
The flowers are enormous in size and resemble a single holly- 
hock. Colors pink, red, and 
white. 
Pkt. 10c, % oz. 30c. 
Blooms practically all summer. 
HOLLYHOCKS (H# 6 ft.) 
The annual Hollyhocks will bloom the first year from seed 
if started early but the perennial (Chaters) variety should be 
started in the spring and transplanted the following fall to their 
permanent location. They like a stiff rather dry soil. For 
bordering the flower garden, there is nothing to take the place 
of the Hollyhock. They also make good hedges and screens. 
Pict: Wm oz. 
1 54—Chaterss DOUDICN Pit Kpegeresariets ictal ferent ete $155 $5.60 
1155——Chaters, DOUDIONY GllOWcr-ae ereckoneteterat. eye. 5 .60 
1 56—Ghaters Double SCarl@tiacr < sielecias (ss ors fis .60 
171 5S—GChaters: Double Mixed Sees cuceieia eos eels) se “alts .50 
HUNNEMANNIA (HO 2 ft.) 
1161—Sunlite, Mexican Tulip Poppy.—For dry sunny loca- 
tions nothing better can be found than this rare new flower. 
Robust bushes about two feet tall bear a profusion of semi- 
double, deep yellow flowers, tulip shaped. The blooming period 
extends through the summer and you will be more than de- 
lighted with this winner of an Award of Merit for 1934. 
Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 30c. 
