F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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CORN SALAD 
(Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce) 
This is a fine salad plant, both stems and leaves being used. 
Often used as a substitute for Lettuce and Endive. Drill 
seed in rows 12 inches apart covering seed % inch with fine 
rich soil and press down firmly. It is best grown for late 
fall, winter and early spring use. If sown in the spring the 
tender delicious leaves can be harvested in 6-8 weeks. 
LARGE SEEDED — Vigorous grower, producing large 
healthy plants with round light green leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
20c; '/ 4 lb. 50c; y 2 lb. 75c; lb. $1.25. 
Corn Salad 
CHIVES 
A small perennial plant growing about 10 inches high and 
cultivated for its fine onion-like leaves which are used for 
seasoning and favoring. It can be cut frequently, a new 
growth appearing soon after each cutting. Pkt. 5c; J4 oz. 25c. 
COLLARDS 
This is a. tall, loose leaved, Kale-like plant and is grown ex¬ 
tensively in the South for “greens” for the table, and for 
stock feeding and chicken greens; also grown in sections 
where cabbage does not do well. The plant does not form a 
head although the central leaves sometimes form a loose 
rosette. Best after being touched by frost, which greatly 
improves flavor and tenderness. Sow seed same as Cabbage, 
transplanting in rows 2 feet apart and the rows 2 y 2 to 3 
feet apart. 
Collards, Italian or Braschetti 
GEORGIA, SOUTHERN or CREOLE— This is 
the white or green stemmed variety, growing 2 
to 3 feet high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; ] / 4 lb. 25c; / 2 lb. 
40c; lb. 65c. 
ITALIAN COLLARDS or BRASCH ETTI— This 
kale-like plant produces very dark green, almost 
blue, crumpled leaves which are used as greens 
in the same manner as kale or collards. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 50c. 
CUCUMBERS 
BOSTON PICKLING —This is a productive variety 
that is extensively grown for pickles. The fruits are 
bright green, black spines 6 to 7 inches long, 2 y 2 
inches thick, very smooth and symmetrical. The flesh 
is very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; J4 lb. 75c; 
lb. $2.25. 
Sow seed after danger of frost is over, usually around 
February or March, on light rich warm soils. For 
later crops plantings can be made up to the middle of 
August. Plant 6-8 seed in hills 3-5 feet apart, covering 
V 2 to 1 inch. When plants are 6 inches high, thin to 
the three healthiest plants. Cultivate well until run¬ 
ners interfere. Sufficiently ripe fruit can be picked 
in about 60 days. Pickling types can be picked sooner. 
Keep fruits picked close as the vines cease to set 
fruit as soon as any seed begins to mature. 
produced. When grown on the ground like the other 
sorts the fruits become crooked or curved and often 
very poor shape. Not more than two vines should be 
left to each hill, and preferably one plant well fertil¬ 
ized, which will give the best results. Pkt. 15c; oz. 
25c; <4 lb. 75c. 
CHINESE LONG — The fruits are rich dark green, 
often 20 inches long, averaging 2 to 3 inches in diam¬ 
eter in the center and tapering gently toward the 
ends. Flesh is thick, crisp, and of fine flavor. Vines 
are vigorous and bear continuously if fruits are picked 
when ready. This variety should be grown on a trellis 
as, when grown in this way nice straight fruits are 
Cucumber, Boston Picking 
