F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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ALFALFA 
WRITE FOR PRICES IN LARGE QUANTITIES 
Alfalfa is a plant that has turned the Great West into 
a paradise of wealth. It produces more valuable feed 
to the acre than any other forage plant known, and 
is bringing added wealth to the farmers every year. 
Its great feeding and fertilizing value, as well as 
many other points of excellence, commend it to every 
wide-awake farmer. The seed should be sown in the 
spring, after danger from freezing to the young plants 
is over, or in the fall, early enough to give it a good 
stand before frost. It can be either drilled or broad¬ 
casted, from 20 to 25 pounds of seed per acre being 
required. When sown with a hand seeder, go over 
the field crossways, using half the quantity of seed 
each way. The seedbed should be well prepared by 
deep plowing and thorough harrowing. All the seed we 
have to offer is tested by the Government as to purity 
and germination, to make certain that it is absolutely 
free from any injurious weeds. Extra fancy recleaned 
seed. 
CHILEAN (or COMMON) —The most popular variety, 
and recommended for all-around growing. Yields very 
heavily. Makes a very fine hay and is excellent for 
pasture and has a long life. Our seed is acclimated 
and thrives splendidly where growing conditions are 
normal. Lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.85. 
HAIRY PERUVIAN —A wonderful alfalfa that has be¬ 
come very popular with alfalfa growers. It starts to 
grow while the weather is yet cool and makes one or 
more additional cuttings a season. The hay is not so 
fine as Chilean, and will not stand heavy pasturing in 
summer. Yields 2 tons per acre per season more than 
other varieties. We offer only certified seed of this 
variety. Lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 
GRIMM ALFALFA —The hardiest strain of alfalfa. 
Extra hardy in cold or dry places. Lb. 50c; 5 lbs. 
$2.25; 10 lbs. $4.00. 
CLOVERS 
Prices quoted on Clover Seed are postpaid to the fourth zone. Prices on Clovers fluctuate. If interested in 
quantities larger than quoted here write for our current market prices. 
ALSIKE or SWEDISH CLOVER (trifolium hybrid- 
urn) —A perfectly hardy perennial clover. Excellent 
for hay and pasture. The blossoms are also valuable 
for bees. Especially adapted for cool and cold cli¬ 
mates. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. Lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 
10 lbs. $3.75. 
BOKHARA or SWEET CLOVER (melilotus alba) — 
(White Blossom)—In recent years this clover has 
become very popular as a soil renovator and is good 
also for cattle pasture and hay crop. Does well in 
Nevada. A very hardy grower, its extensive roots 
penetrating deep into the subsoil. It is a biennial, 
grows 3 to 5 feet and is covered with small white 
flowers of great fragrance, affording abundant feed 
for bees. Sow 10 to 12 pounds per acre. Cover seed 
lightly. Lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
BURR CLOVER (medicago denticulata) —A native 
clover and one of the best nitrogen gathering crops. 
Thrives on poorest soils. One of the best clovers for 
cover crop purposes. Lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
LADINO CLOVER —A valuable addition to the clovers 
and highly recommended for milk cows, stock and 
poultry. In every respect Ladino Clover is similar 
to the ordinary white clover except it grows 10 to 20 
inches high and is two to four times larger in all its 
parts. Carries 30 to 40 per cent more stock than 
alfalfa; less danger of bloating than with alfalfa. 
Grows on the poorest soil; all it requires is plenty 
of water. It is a permanent pasture. Palatable food 
crop for all livestock, poultry, etc. Certified seed, 
lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. @ 90c. (For complete cultural direc¬ 
tions write to California Agriculture Extension Serv¬ 
ice, Berkeley, Calif., for free Circular No. 81 on Ladino 
Clover.) 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER (trifolium pratense 
perinne) — Quite distinct from the common Red 
Clover, making a larger and coarser growth. It yields 
an abundant, bulky growth, which is valuable for 
reclaiming exhausted lands. Sow 12 to 15 pounds per 
acre. Lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
RED CLOVER (trifolium pratense)— This is the most 
important of all clovers, and the standard everywhere 
for hay and pasture. Hardy and succeeds well in any 
good soil. Makes superior hay, especially when mixed 
with timothy; either for dairy cows or general use. 
When, planted alone, sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre. 
When planted with timothy, sow 8 to 10 pounds of 
clover to 2 to 5 pounds of timothy to the acre. Lb. 45c; 
5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75. 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Yellow Blossom Sour Clover) 
—Not recommended for forage or hay, but the most 
popular clover for cover crops in California. Makes a 
good winter growth and yields large tonnage of 
growth. Annual. Sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb. 20c. 
HUBAM CLOVER —Hubam is a rapid growing annual 
sweet clover attaining a height of 7 feet. It is valu¬ 
able as a catch crop, for pasturage and as a hay crop. 
The flowers are rich in honey and on this account it 
is sown freely by bee keepers. Lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
STRAWBERRY CLOVER —This clover which comes 
from Australia is adapted only for very low wet or 
marshy lands. Has a spreading habit, covering the 
ground well and produces abundantly on such types of 
land. Lb. $2.50. 
LESPEDEZA KOREAN (L. stipulacea) —Adapted for 
very poor soils, especially sour soils. Compares with 
alfalfa in feed value. Little known on the Pacific 
Coast. Lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. Write for 
circular. 
LESPEDEZA JAPANESE (L. sericea) — Write for 
prices. 
SULLA CLOVER — A perennial legume that gives 
much forage, especially on poor soils. Lb. $1.50. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (trifolium repens)— A very 
hardy creeping clover, which adapts itself to a great 
variety of soils and climates, being found in every 
state in the Union. Superior for pasture either for 
sheep or cattle. As a bee pasture it is unexcelled. 
It also makes a beautiful lawn when mixed with blue 
grass, and is used extensively for this purpose. Sow 
10 pounds per acre. Lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
FERTILIZE CLOVERS 
Insue your clover crops by fertilizing. About 200 pounds at planting makes for a perfect stand, that would 
otherwise fail through adverse weather or soil conditions. When the stand is old it can be again renewed 
to old-time vigor by a top dressing of from 300 to 500 pounds to the acre. The cost is small. Don’t take a 
chance. Write us for prices and methods of application. 
