SLATE’S 
SEED MARKET NEWS 


VOL. II 
SLATE SEED COMPANY, INC., SOUTH BOSTON, VIRGINIA 


NO. 2 


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Note Errors In 
Catalog Prices 


Prices in our catalog were 
made months ago before we knew 
just what yields we would get 
from many of our seed crops. We 
have endeavored in every instance 
possible to live up to these early 
prices but, in a few instances, it 
would mean an actual loss to us 
to deliver goods on these prices. 
Beans especially have turned out 
a much smaller yield than antici- 
pated, consequently the 5 Lb. and 
10 Lb. prices quoted in our cata- 
log on all Snap Beans, Wax Beans, 
Pole Beans, and Lima Beans wii! 
have to be advanced as follows: 


ORDER EARLY 
Aside from many evident shortages in seed 
crops this year, we are faced with a problem in 
transportation, therefore an early order will 
reach us before limited stocks are sold out and 
give us time to get the seed to you before it is 
too late to plant. 
The farmers of this country must prepare as 
never before for a crop. The world is looking 
to us for food and you and your efforts wi!l 
provide the foundation for our fighting machine. 
{It then becomes both good business and good 
patriotism to plant liberally and cultivate dili- 
gently. 
Plan your garden carefully this year. See 
to it that liberal plantings are made of all vege- 
tables that can be canned or stored for winter 
use. Food is going to be valuable by another 
winter and our home gardens can do much to- 
wards relieving a food shortage. 
We pledge you our best efforts to supply your 
needs and. to get the goods to you on time, so 
far as possible. But we do ask your co-operation 
by avoiding a last minute rush. 

WRITE FOR A NEW LIST 
It is our intention to publish this bulletin every 
month during the spring season, oftener if mar- 
ket changes make it necessary. So whenever 
you want revised prices on any items listed here, 
just drop us a postal card requesting a new copy 
of this list. It is free and we are glad to mail 
upon request. If you watch market trends, it 
may save you many dollars on your seed pur- 
chases by enabling you to buy items ahead of 
market advances. 
Add the following to all 5 Lb. and 
10 Lb. prices as quoted on pages 
3; 4, & 5 of our catalog: 
5 Lb. Beans quoted postpaid add 15c to catalog 
price. 
10. Lb. Beans quoted postpaid add 25c to catalog 
price. 

Save Our 1943 Catalog 
Labor and supplies of all kinds are becoming 
increasingly hard to get and it is possible that 
another year will see only a price li:t issued by 
many of the leading seed houses. We do not 
know that this will be the case with us, but we 
think it advisable for all of our customers to 
take care of this year’s book. It may be the last 
complete catalog you will get from us for the 
duration. Our 1943 catalog has been printed 
with this in mind. The paper stock is heavier 
with a good cover. It will stand handling and 
the information contained in it may be very va!- 
uable before the war i: over, so put your catalog 
in a safe place where you can find it again next 
year. Then if we are forced to issue nothing 
more than a price list next Spring, you will still 
have the information you need about varieties, 
how and when to plant, etc. 

Soy Beans, An Important Crop 
Soy Beans for oil stand out as one of our 
most pressing needs. Vegetable oils and fats are 
going to play an important role in winning the 
War and—the Peace. We have an excellent crop 
of Woods Medium Yellow Soy Beans to offer 
this year. This is by far the be t oil bean, since 
it has the size, oil content, fairly early maturicy, 
and ability to stand in the pods without shatter- 
ing. See list on next page for prices. 
