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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEED 
PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS FLUCTUATE. WRITE FOR PRICES ON QUANTITIES LARGER THAN QUOTED IN THIS CATALOG. 
PRICES QUOTED ARE POSTPAID TO THE FOURTH ZONE. 
BEANS, SOYBEAN (Soja max)—Very good 
vegetative growth for q summer green 
manure crop. To avoid detrimental results 
from attack by red spider, the plants should 
be well supplied with moisture at all times, 
and kept in a healthy vigorous condition. 
1 Ib. 30c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
BEANS, BROAD WINDSOR OR FAVA— 
A fine cover crop on heavy types of soil. 
Makes vigorous tall growth for ploughing 
under, and roots are covered with bac- 
terial nodules. Plant in fall or early winter 
months at the rate of 60 lbs. per acre. Is 
ready to plough under any time in spring. 
1 Ib. 35c; 10 Ibs. $3.00. — - 
CORN, EGYPTIAN OR WHITE DURRA— 
One of the most valued of all sorghums for 
California poultrymen. Earlier maturing 
than Milo; valuable in northern districts, 
and in very dry situations. Produces tall 
plants from 4 to 8 feet in height, with large 
compact ovate heads bearing strongly flat- 
tened white seed. Culture same as Milo. 
1 Ib. 20c; 10 Ibs. $1.75. 
COWPEA, BLACK EYE—The black-eye 
bean in California is grown extensively in 
the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. 
When grown under favorable conditions 
make satisfactory yields of very good 
quality. Plant in spring as soon as danger 
of frost is past, or during first part of July 
for fall crop. Requires from 120-140 days 
to mature. 1 lb. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.25. 
COWPEA, BRABHAM (Vigna sinensis)— 
One of the leading varieties of cowpeas 
due to its resistance to fusarium wilt dis- 
ease and rootknot caused by the bean 
nematode. Of value, therefore, on soils of 
coarser texture where rootknot might be a 
limiting factor in production of succeeding 
crops. Used as green manure crop, but 
good, likewise, as forage crop. Not par- 
ticular as to soil type and makes a vigor- 
ous growth. Plant any time in spring after 
the ground is warm. Only requires from 90 
to 120 days for good growth and maturity 
from time of planting. 1 lb. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2. 
COWPEA, WHIPPOORWILL — Similar to 
the above variety, but not resistant to nem- 
aiode. Where nematode is not a factor, 
will make an abundant growth during the 
late spring and summer months for cover 
crop or forage purposes. Plant after danger 
of frost is over, preferably when the soil is 
warmed. 1 Ib. 30c; 10 Ibs. $2.50. 
ESPARCETTE OR SAINFOIN (Onabrychis 
satinva)—An excellent legume for growing 
on poor land and barren hills. When once 
established will last for years. Similar feed- 
ing value as alfalfa. 1 lb. 50c; 10 Ibs. $4. 
MILLET, GERMAN (Panicum germanicum) 
—vVariety of foxtail millet for forage, both 
hay and pasturage, and poultry. Requires 
warm weather during growing season, not 
thriving in cool summer temperatures. Does 
best on good well-drained soil, and yields 
heavily when irrigated—40 to 60 bushels 
of seed per acre. A rapid grower. 1 lb. 20c; 
10 lbs. $1.75. 
MILLET, HOG OR BROOMCORN — The 
seed is large for a millet and is a rich food. 
A valuable feed for hogs as well as for 
birds and poultry. Is better adapted for 
the production of grain than for pasture. 
1 lb. 20c; 10 Ibs. $1.75. 
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX—An excellent pas- 
ture crop for hogs, sheep and cattle, or as 
a green feed for chickens. Thrives on all 
soils and is ready for use in 6 to 8 weeks 

A field of the new Double Dwarf Milo growing on soil heavily infested with the 
pythium root-rot disease. Vacant in-between rows were planted with Common Double 
Dwarf Milo which completely died in the seedling stage. As a contrast, note the lux- 
uriant growth of the new resistant strain. 
Resistant Double Dwarf Milo 
A new strain of Double Dwarf Milo re- 
cently released by the California Agricul- 
tural Experiment Station, bred resistant to 
the pythium root-rot disease. Practically 
all California soils where Milo has been 
grown are infested with this disease or- 
ganism. Extensive experimental work by 
the California Station has shown the dis- 
ease is not transmitted by the seed but 
spreads by either soil transmission, plant 
refuse, or water overflow. 
The casual organism enters the roots 
from the soil. The leaves first turn yellow, 
soon accompanied by a gradual wilting of 
the plant. A cut through the lower part 
of the stem or crown of the plant shows 
after sowing. Requires cool moist growing 
weather; plant in fall or early spring. A 
gross feeder that can be used on recently 
drained swamp lands or newly cleared 
areas. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. per acre broadcast. 
1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.25. 
SORGHUM, EARLY AMBER—A variety of 
saccharine or sweet sorghums, high in 
sugar, with a juicy pith or interior. Good 
as a forage crop which can be fed either 
green or cured. Matures in from 90 to 100 
days, grows from 10 to 12 feet high and 
has from 8 to 10 leaves. Yields two or 
three cuttings a year, stooling out thicker 
each time it is cut. Plant any time after soil 
becomes warm in spring. Drill in at the 
rate of 5-8 lbs. per acre in rows 3%2 to 4 
feet apart. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.75. 
SORGHUM, HONEY — Also a variety of 
sweet sorghum used mainly for forage. 
Similar to the above variety only heavier 
in production and later in maturity requir- 
ing from 140 to 150 days for maturity. 
Grows 8 to 12 feet high and yields up to 
27 tons per acre without irrigation. Sow in 
rows 3 to 3% ft. apart using up to 4 lbs. of 
seed per acre. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.75. 
a brick red color, indicating the entire 
collapse of the water conducting tissues 
of the plant. 
Resistant double dwarf Milo has been 
bred resistant to this disease and will 
grow luxuriantly on heavily infested soil. 
The new strain is similar in all charac- 
teristics to the common double dwarf 
Milo, except having the added resistance 
of not being susceptible to the root-rot 
disease. All acreages devoted to this crop 
should now be planted with this new re- 
sistant strain of double dwarf Milo. 
RESISTANT DOUBLE DWARF MILO—Lb. 
20c, 10 lbs. $1.50. Write for prices in 
larger quantities. 
STOCK BEETS (Mangel Wurzel) 
GIANT SUGAR ROSE TOP—Pkt. 5c: oz. 
10c; 1 lb. 55c; 5 Ibs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.75. 
LONG RED—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 Ib. 55c; 5 
lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.75. ; 
SUGAR BEETS 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN—Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 1 
Ib. 55c; 5 lbs. $2.50; 10 Ibs. $4.75. 
FIELD CORN — 
KING PHILLIP—A hard yellow flint corn. 
More drought resistant than other varieties, 
early maturing. Good all-purpose variety. 
1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $1.50. 
REID’S YELLOW DENT—Very popular for 
seed and silage. 8 to 24 rows on the ears. 
1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $1.50. 
HICKORY KING—Fntirely distinct, having 
the largest grain with the smallest cob. 
Very productive white dent maturing in 
110 days. 1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
YOLO—A recent introduction of the Uni- 
versity of California and the best variety 
for our interior valleys. A cross between 
King Phillip Hybrid and Reid's Yellow 
Dent. Very heat tolerant. Unexcelled for 
poultry feed. 1 Ib. 20c; 10 Ibs. $1.50. 
