Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 


Marglobe Tomato 
307—VALIANT.—This is a bright red smvoth to- 
mato that produces fruit of ideal market size. It is 
extra early producing along with Earliana but mak- 
ing a much smoother tomato. It does not have much 
foliage and is inclined to sunburn when planted late 
but for the home garden or market gardener it is an 
ideal sort for early planting. Every grower who wants 
an early smooth, red tomato should give this variety 
a trial. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 14 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.00, postpaid. 
305—SPARKS EARLIANA.—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 season. 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. 65c, % lb. $2.00, lb. $7.00, 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. 65c, Y% 1b. $2.00, lb. $7.00, postpaid. 
318—PONDEROSA.—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. 70c, 14 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00, postpaid. 
314—RUTGERS.—A medium early, wilt resistant 
tomato that has become a favorite with both home 
and market growers. It is a deep red with thick flesh 
and small seed cavity. Adapted to early or late use 
and one of the best canning tomatoes to be had. The 
fruit is round with slightly flattened ends, smooth 
and of a bright red color. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, Y% Ib. $1.25, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
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C[Tomatoes 
This is the most pepular 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, 0z. 30c, %4 Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.25, postpaid. 
313—PRITCHARD, or SCARLET 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 isa 
heavy producer and the vines stand up well during 
production. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 44 lb. $1.50, Ib. $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. 10c, oz. 65e, 44 lb. $2.00, lb. $7.00, postpaid. 

Ponderosa Tomato 
