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Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Marg!obe Tomato 
307—SLATE’S EXTRA EARLY PERFECTION. 
It is so early that it has been used successfully in 
the far South for shipping to Northern markets and 
does well for this purpose. This means that it must 
be very early, of smooth handsome appearance, with 
solid meaty flesh. The color is a purplish pink. This 
tomato is especially recommended for home and local 
market where its size and beauty are fully appreciat- 
ed and its vigorous growth of vine and heavy yield 
will be welcomed. It stands the adverse conditions 
of early planting well and if properly cared for will 
bear well into the summer. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 50e, %4 Ib. $1.50, lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
305—SPARKS EARLIANA.—For years this has 
been a favorite with both home and market growers. 
It is one of the earliest tomatoes in cultivation and 
has many good points to deserve its wide use. The 
vines are hardy and productive and if kept free from 
disease and staked will produce throughout the sea- 
son. The fruit is of medium size, very smooth, meaty, 
and of a rich scarlet color. It is thoroughly reliable 
for either home or local market. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 1% Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00, postpaid. 
309—JUNE PINK.—The fruit is of medium size, 
handsome shape, and a bright pink color. It is slight- 
ly later than Earliana but earlier than most of the 
second early type. Makes a good yield of excellent 
tomatoes in time for early market or home use. It is 
one of the old varieties that has won a following that 
no new sort can take. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50ce, % Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00, postpaid. 

318—PONDEROSA.—For the person who desires 
a large, meaty tomato there are few varieties that 
will meet this need. This we consider the best of the 
large tomatoes since it is not so inclined to grow 
tough and woody around the stem as the Brimmer. 
The fruit is very large, meaty, and contains but few 
seed. The color is a bright purple red. The vines are 
stout and productive but should always be supported, 
because the large tomatoes are inclined to break the 
vines, 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 44 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.00, postpaid. 
CTomatoes 
This is the most popular vegetable that grows and 
may be used in such a variety of ways that a con- 
tinual supply should be made certain. The early 
kinds are always desirable because they come in at a 
time when they are most needed, but the main crop 
sorts give much larger and more meaty fruits for 
canning. Sow the early kinds very early in the spring 
in a hotbed or window box. When plants are about 
three inches high transplant to cold frame or larger 
box. ‘This develops root growth and makes a stocky 
plant. After danger of frost is past, transplant to 
the garden in rows four feet apart and hills three 
feet apart. The soil should be light and rich. As the 
vines grow some support should be given them to hold 
the fruit off the ground. For main crop sow about 
two or three weeks after the first sowing and for late 
use, sow in May or June. 
319—MARGLOBE. — This excellent wilt-resistant 
variety was developed from the old Globe tomato and 
has all of its good characteristics along with resis- 
tance to wilt and heavy producing qualities. Marglobe 
has become the standard canning tomato and is also 
one of the best sorts for main crop market and home 
use. ‘The beautiful fruits are set in clusters of five to 
seven. Tomatoes are medium size to large, globe 
shape, smooth and of a rich scarlet color. Matures in 
about 114 days from seed. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, %4 Ib. 90c, lb. $3.25, postpaid. 
Slo—-PRITCHARD, or SCARCE TOPPER. 
Introduced by the late Dr. Pritchard in 1931 and has 
won a definite place in both home and market gar- 
dens. Matures in about 110 days with short, strong 
vines, bearing clusters of the bright scarlet fruit. 
Fruit is large to medium size, inclined towards the 
globe shape, smooth and of excellent quality. It is a 
heavy producer and the vines stand up well during 
production. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 44 Ib. $1.50, lb. $5.00, postpaid. 
315—BREAK O’DAY.— An extra early scarlet 
fruited sort that matures in 98 days from seed. It is 
just a few days later than Earliana and the large, 
smooth, round tomatoes never fail to command top 
market prices. Owing to its beauty and earliness this 
variety is now largely used for early market. How- 
ever, it is equally as good for the home garden. 
Stands up well under adverse conditions and pro- 
duces a heavy crop. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 50c, %4 Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00, postpaid. 

Ponderosa Tomato 
