F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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SPINACH 
This plant will grow in any ordi¬ 
nary soil, but responds well to 
fertility. Sow early in the spring- 
in drills 12 to 18 inches apart. 
For early use sow in August 
or September. One ounce of seed 
will sow 50 feet of drill. Eight 
to 15 pounds per acre. 
AMSTERDAM GIANT PRICKLY 
WINTER— The leading variety 
in the prickly seeded varieties of 
Spinach, being used by both the 
canners and the market garden¬ 
ers. Plant is vigorous, leaves 
large, thick and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 20c; / 2 lb. 
25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. 
$1.50. 
Spinach, Hollandia Prickly 
BLOOMSDALE or SAVOY-LEAVED — The leaves 
of this variety are wrinkled or savoyed, and very 
dark green. Very hardy and for shipping is the best. 
Also used for the market but not recommended for 
canning purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4- lb. 20c; / 2 lb. 
25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
HOLLANDIA PRICKLY WINTER— A new and im¬ 
proved strain of the prickly winter varieties of Spin¬ 
ach. It is very uniform, the plants producing large 
smooth leaves with very short stems. Leaves are dark 
green and thick. A fine market and canning variety. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 20c; J/ 2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 
75c; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
MONSTROUS or VIROFLAY —The leading variety of the round or 
smooth seeded class. Produces large smooth thick leaves of dark 
green color. Used extensively for spring planting by the canners. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; !4 lb. 20c; y 2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
NOBEL —This new smooth or round seeded strain is very uniform. 
Produces very large, smooth, thick, dark green leaves and, like the 
Viroflay, is excellent for spring plantings. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 lb. 
20c; J/ 2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
New Zealand Spinach 
Entirely distinct from true Spinach. Plant produces spreading 
branched stems from 2 to 3 feet long and bearing numerous thick, 
fleshy leaves. It is grown to supply the place of ordinary Spinach 
during the hottest months or in dry sections where Spinach does 
not do well. Plant several seeds in hills 2 feet apart each way. As seed 
coat is hard, better growth is secured by soaking seed for 24 hours in 
warm water. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; / 2 lb. 50c; lb. 75c. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked 
are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a variety of ways. 
The flavor is similar to oysters, hence its name. Salsify succeeds 
best in light, well enriched soil, which should be worked to a good 
depth. Coarse or fresh manure should be avoided as this will cause 
the roots to branch. Sow seed early in the spring in rows 12 to 15 
inches apart, thinning 4 inches in the row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND — The improved large-rooted 
variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.00. 
Scorzonera 
Root resemb’es that of Salsify, but distinguished from it by the 
dark or black color of its skin. Leaves are also much broader. 
Grown and used in the same manner as Salsify and by many pre¬ 
ferred to Salsify. 
GIANT RUSSIAN —Long and smooth roots. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 
lb. 75c. 
Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich Island 
