10 Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia 


46—STOWELL’S EVERGREEN.—This is one of 
the best of the main crop sweet corns and is extensively 
used for canning. It matures in about 75 days and 
will remain longer in the edible stage than any other 
corn. The stalks are large and robust and bear sev- 
eral large ears each. 
Pkt. 10e, lb. 40e, 5 Ibs. $1.75, 10 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
45—COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.—Stalks grow tall 
and bear several large ears of from eight to ten inches 
in length. The cob is small and irregularly crowded 
with small pearly white grains. Matures in 75 to 
80 days. 
Pkt. 10c, 1b, 40e, 5 Ibs. $1.75, 10 Ibs. $3.00, postpaid. 
Pop Corn 
51—BABY RICE.—tThis is an ideal kind for pop- 
ping or for growing for poultry feed. It is very pro- 
lific, bearing a number of ears to each small stalk. 
Ears are of medium size and well filled with pearly 
white grains, which are pointed. An ideal sort for 
the kids to grow and store for winter. 
Pkt. 10ce, Ib. 30e, 5 Ibs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.10, postpaid. 
52—GOLDEN QUEEN.—A large grain golden 
yellow corn that is preferred by commercial poppers. 
This variety pops well and with a creamy white color. 
It is the best commercial variety and good for home 
use. 
Pkt. 10e, Ib. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 Ibs. $2.10, postpaid. 
Dandelion 
176 — AMERICAN IMPROVED. — An improved 
sort that has large thick leaves of the best quality. 
The dandelion has a peculiar taste that is greatly 
liked by many people. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 70c, postpaid. 
Endive 
177—BROAD LEAVED.—The heads are large and 
the leaves are very broad and thick with white mid- 
ribs. Excellent for soups, salads, or garnishing. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, %4 Ib. 45e, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 

Dwarf Curled Scotch or Norfolk Kale 

New York Improved Spineless Egg Plant 
Eqgq Plant 
Sow the seed in hot bed as soon as warm weather 
comes, but do not be in too great a hurry. They re- 
quire warm weather to germinate properly. As soon 
as large enough transplant to a cold frame or directly 
to the garden. Rows should be three feet apart and 
plants should be set from two to three feet apart in 
the row. Cultivate frequently and work the soil up 
around the stems. 
178—NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS.— 
Plants of low spreading growth and entirely spine- 
less. Fruit is large, smooth, and of a deep purple 
color. A good sort for either home or market growers. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 70c, Y% lb. $2.00, lb. $6.00, postpaid. 
179—BLACK BEAUTY.—A popular variety of 
vigorous growth that holds its fruit well off the 
ground. Fruit large, smooth, of excellent quality, and 
a purplish black color. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. 70c, Y% 1b. $2.00, lb. $6.00, postpaid. 
Kale 
A hardy vegetable of very simple culture yet it 
supplies the table with some of the very best greens 
and at a time when other things are scarce. Sow in 
beds or shallow rows eighteen inches apart. Seeding 
may be done in early spring or fall and the greens 
will be ready for use in a few weeks. 
188S—DWARF CURLED SCOTCH or NORFOLK. 
A dwarf spreading plant growing about eighteen 
inches tall with very long spreading leaves. Leaves 
curled and crimped and have a delicious flavor. 
Pkt. 10c, 0z. 20c, 14 Ib. 50c, lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
189 — DWARF CURLED SIBERIAN. — Another 
dwarf plant of hardy habits. It has long spreading 
leaves that make the best of tender greens. Will 
stand more cold weather than any other variety. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 44 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50, postpaid. 
187 —HANOVER.-—A quick growing, smooth, 
spring kale. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10ce, %4 Ib. 20e, lb. 50c, postpaid. 
