F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA So 


FIELD AND FARM SEEDS 
ALFALFA 
The Most Important and Valuable Field Crop Grown in California 
Write for quantity prices. Prices quoted are postpaid to the fourth zone. 
Alfalfa continues to be the king of all field crops grown in this 
state. It is valuable as a feed for all classes of livestock, par- 
ticularly dairy animals, in practically every county. The only 
other crop exceeding alfalfa in money value in the state is the 
orange. Where soil is good, the water supply is adequate, the 
season sufficiently long, and normal temperatures prevail, alfalfa 
still is without a peer. 
FANCY CHILIAN OR COMMON—This variety forms the major 
portion of the crop grown in California. Meets the needs and con- 
ditions of practically all sections of the state, producing excellent 
yields, and makes a hay of the highest quality. So well adapted 
to practically every section of the state, no other variety should 
be given consideration, except under a relatively few different 
conditions. 1 Ib. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
HAIRY PERUVIAN—Produces somewhat larger yields and more 
winter feed in sections with a long growing season and very 
mild winter temperatures. For this reason, of use in Southern 
California and Imperial Valley. Main objections are: stems are 
coarser and less leafy than those of Common Alfalfa for hay pur- 
poses, and stands are harder to maintain. Has failed to show 
any superiority in central and northern California over the Com- 
mon, except in a few localities where it may afford pasture over 
a slightly longer period in late fall and early spring. 1 lb. 30c; 
10 Ibs. $2.50. 
GRIMM—Noted for its strong winter hardiness, withstanding 
severe winter conditions without injury. For this reason of value 
in sections with very low winter temperatures. Becomes dormant 
early in fall and does not resume growth until late spring. Grow- 
ing season, therefore, much shorter than that of the other two 
varieties, even under favorable conditions. In a few northern 
counties tests indicate it is superior to the Common. 1 lb. 50c; 
10 Ibs. $4.50. 
CLOVERS 
Of Such High Value Their Presence on a Farm Assures Prosperous Condition! 
Prices quoted on Clover Seed are postpaid to the fourth zone. 
If interested in quantities larger than quoted here, write for our 
current market prices. 
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER (Trifolium hybridum)— A fine 
perennial clover adapted to moist or wet lands in the cooler parts 
of California. Well adapted for pastures and meadows in moun- 
tainous areas. Considerably more droughtresistant than Ladino. 
Blossoms of Alsike valuable for bees. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. 
1 Ib. 35c; 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
ASTRAGALUS RUBYI (Hardy Perennial)—This new clover from 
Montana has been found to do well there on low damp alkali 
bottom land. Sow 7 lbs. per acre. Write for information. 1 Ib. 
$1.50. 
BOKHARA OR WHITE SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus Alba)—Also 
called White Melilot and Honey Clover. A biennial clover com- 
ing into prominence as a forage crop and soil builder. Succeeds 
in places where alfalfa does not, resists both heat and cold; its 
large tap root penetrates stiff clays; its feeding value is about 
the same as that of alfalfa. Very drought-resistant. Never pas- 
ture or cut too close, because the new growth originates on the 
upper branches instead of on the main stem near the ground. 
Sow 10-12 pounds per acre on a very firm seed bed. 1 lb. 30¢e; 
10 lbs. $2.50. 
HUBAM CLOVER (Melilotus alba annua)—Adapted to the same 
conditions as‘White Sweet Clover. Hubam is a rapid growing 
annual sweet clover attaining a height of about 7 feet. Valuable 
as a catch crop, for pasturage, and as a hay crop. The flowers 
are rich in honey, being used extensively for this reason by bee 
keepers. 1 Ib. 30c; 10 Ibs. $2.50. 
LOTUS CORNICULATUS—This legume from Europe does very 
well in some sections of California, Oregon and Washington. 
Promising as a pasture and range clover. 1 Ib. $1.50; 10 lbs. 
$12.50. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense)—Sown in combination with 
timothy for excellent quality hay. Fine particularly for dairy cows 
and livestock. Best suited for regions with abundant rainfall and 
without extreme summer and winter temperatures. Does best on 
the heavier types of soil which are deep, well-drained, and pro- 
ductive. When planted alone, sow 12-15 lbs. per acre. When 
planted with Timothy sow 8-10 pounds of clover to 2-5 pounds of 
Timothy to the acre. 1 Ib. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 

Lago Brand Alfalfa Has Proved its Superiority for Many Years, 
