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SEED MARKET NEWS 


VoL. VII SLATE SEED COMPANY, 

INC., SOUTH BOSTON, VA. No. 1 

MORE CORN NEEDED 
This year the world will face a shortage of grain 
both for feeding and for bread. If we are to main- 
tain our world position and avoid hunger here at 
home, we must have grain. The tobacco farmers will 
be faced with a cut in the acreage and corn seems 
to offer a good profit. But with the poor growing 
season of last year, seed corns will be scarce. The 
West will have a much smaller crop of Hybrids than 
usual and much of the Hybrid seed this year will be 
of lower quality than usual. We are fortunate in hay- 
ing a good crop produced in the East and the quality 
will be excellent. We are starting the season with a 
good supply of the best Hybrid varieties but we an- 
ticipate an unusually heavy demand. Our advice to 
you is to order your Hybrid corn early and be sure 
of getting the variety you wish. 
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FERMATE CONTROLS 
Blue Mold in Plant Beds. 
Last spring this material was very scarce and we 
could not begin to supply the demand. This year we 
are promised a much better supply and unless some- 
thing unforseen developes, we expect to be able to 
take care of our customers. We have used this ma- 
terial for several years and are convinced that it is 
the only practical thing to control Blue Mold in to- 
bacco beds. It is entirely harmless to the plants and 
actually makes them grow faster. It is simple to pre- 
pare and easy to apply and the cost is only $2.40 for 
spraying 100 yards of plant bed for a season. Fer- 
mate sprayed plants grow faster in the beds, live 
better when transplanted, and grow off into strong 
healthy plants in the field. 
A three pound bag will take care of 100 Sq. Yds. 
of bed for the season. This costs you only $2.40 post- 
paid. Full directions for its use will be found on 
page 39 of our catalog. No tobacco grower can afford 
to risk his crop and Fermate offers the cheapest and 
best insurance. This material is also good for spray- 
ing Tomatoes, Irish Potatoes, Roses and many other 
plants that are subject to blight or similar diseases. 

SAVE YOUR SOIL 
Many farmers have practiced soil conservation for 
years and they know the profits to be derived from it. 
But there are still many farms washing away and bhe- 
coming poorer each year. With the tobacco acreage 
cut this year, there will be thousands of acres of land 
to leave out of crop. Take care of the soil on these 
fields. Make them better so that when they come back 
into crop they will make more. This can be done 
with fallow and cover crops. Sow every field to some 
crop regardless of whether you can save the crop or 
not. Sow extra pasture land. It is the cheapest feed 
for livestock and holds the soil together. Dairy herds 
and beef cattle will be profitable if you have ample 
pasturage for them. Make this a year to 
preserve your soil and make it produce 
some feed at the same time. 
YOUR GARDEN FOR 1948 
Even the best informed will readily 
admit that they cannot predict the out- 
come of the present uncertainties. No 
one seems to know whether our economy 
is riding to new high levels or on the 
brink of a depression. The wise man will 
prepare for the worst while hoping for 
the best. 
Your garden is a vital factor in your 
livelihood. You should not overlook this 
fact in making your plans for the new 
year. You are certain to face a reduction 
in your income this year and by all 
means, you should prepare to reduce your expenses. 
Good living at home is made possible by a good gar- 
den. No land on your farm produces more income 
than a garden. Then see to it that your 1948 garden 
has every attention and the best possible care. 
SEED OATS FOR SPRING 
The shortage of grain can be relieved to a great 
extent with spring oats. These furnish valuable 
feed for poultry and livestock and save vital bread 
grains. For early seeding, we recommend Victorgrain 
and for later seeding Columbia. Both of these are 
Oats seeded in the spring not 
only make a valuable addition to the grains needed 
on the farm but also permit seeding of Lespedeza 
heavy yielding sorts. 
and other hay and cover crops. Seed spring oats 
liberally this year. 
