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SEED MARKET NEWS 

VOL, VI SLATE SEED COMPANY, 
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INC., SOUTH BOSTON, VA.  NO.1 

NEW HYBRID CORNS 
You will note from our catalog that we are 
listing some new strains of Hybrid corn this 
year. These are grown in Virginia which should 
give us seed adapted to the South. In our triais 
the past summer U. S. 262 made an especially 
good showing and we can highly recommend it 
for a yellow corn. Then we have the Illinois 448 
from Virginia grown stock and the Kentucky 205 
is a fine white variety. There is a material sav- 
ing in price of these Virginia grown hybrids and 
we think they are better adapted to the South. 
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FERMATE CONTROLS 
Blue Molds In Plant Beds 
This past spring we sold a large quantity of 
Fermate for use on tobacco plant beds and in 
checking with the farmers who used it, we are 
convinced that it is the first real contr.l for blue 
mold. We have found some farmers who were 
cd ssatisfied with results but these were princi- 
pally the ones who went at it in a half hearted 
way and did not make the applications as di- 
rected. We have seen sufficient evidence of its 
effectiveness to know that it will control blue 
mold if it is prcperly applied. 
Fermate is not hard to use but it should be 
applied at regular intervals. It is not expensive, 
because a 3 Lb. bag costing $2.40 will treat 100 
Sq. Yds. of bed for the season. And it has one 
great feature, that is, plants treated with Fer- 
mate grow much faster than those not treated. 
It acts as a stimulant to the growth of the plant 
as well as keeping it free from the disease. 
On page 39 of our catalog, you will find com- 
plete directions for the use of Fermate. Get your 
supply in hand and be ready to start the spray- 
ing when the young plants show. Half the battle 
against blue mold is to start in time. 

LAWN MOWERS 
We have a definite promise of quite a few 
lawn mowers for delivery in January. This is 
one of the modern makes with the newest de- 
sign and made from good material. Easy run- 
ning bearings and rubber’ tires coupled with 
light weight make these the most desirable of 
lawn machines. You will find them listed on 
page 48 of our catalog at $28.50 for the 16 inch 
machine and $29.50 for the 18 inch size. The 
demand for lawn mowers has been great for 
the past three years but we have been unable 
to obtain them but we are going to make every 
effort to fill our orders this year. 
BOLENS GARDEN 
TRACTORS 
These handy implements are get- 
ting back into production now and 
we expect to be able to supply seve- 
ral of them during this season. They 
may not be available for quick ship- 
ment but we should be able to take 
care of vour order in a reasonable 
time. The Bolens tractors are made 
in two sizes. First the Huski Garden- 
er 2 3-4 horse poyer plowing tractor 
for breaking soil or any kind of cul- 
tivating, planting, or mowing opera- 
tion. Has dual clutch which enables 
the tractor to turn itself at the end 
of the row. This tractor. sells for 
$300.; Plow $30.; Cultivator $30.; 
Mower $100. and it also carries a 
number of other attachments. The 
smaller Bolens Power-Ho is 1 1-2 
horse power and is strictly a plant- 
ing and cultivating and mowing tractor. This 
sells for $200 00; Cultivator $25.; Mower $90. 
It is an ideal light tractor for a small home gar- 
den. If interested in the Bolens line, we shall 
be glad to hear from you and will be giad to 
supply further details. 
SHIPPING STILL AN ITEM 
In Seed Buying 
While seed stocks are generally ample, ship- 
ping facilities are still overburdened and will be 
an item to reckon with this year, From our point, 
we expect conditi ns to be much improved this 
year. We should have ample force to handle the 
orders without delay and make prompt shipment 
of all orders the day they are received. This how- 
ever, does not prevent delay in transit and such 
can be expected in most cases. We advise order- 
ing early so that we can get the crder out in 
ample time to allow for some delay in transit and 
still have it reach you in time for your needs. We 
pledge our best efforts towards prompt service 
for this season. 
