56 F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 

Garden Grown Peas re Always 
Sweet and Tender 

Peas, Giant Stride 
The best time to plant peas in our locality 
is from October 1 to March 1. Planted later 
than this they will produce only a small 
crop, as very hot weather will stunt their 
growth. Along coastal sections, however, 
where the weather is cool and moist, they 
can be planted practically the entire year. 
Do not plant peas when the ground is wet 
or soggy as they will easily rot. Once they 
are out of the ground they will stand a 
great deal of frost and cold weather. By 
planting some of several varieties at the 
same time, a wellarranged succession 
can be obtained, extending over a period 
of 30 days. All varieties more than 1 2 ft. 
tall do better if staked up or supported. 
Space rows 3 ft. apart. Sow 1 inch deep. 
One pound will plant a row of 150 ft. For 
larger plantings sow 60 to 80 pounds of 
seed per acre, either in hills or drills. 
Early Dwarf Varieties 
AMERICAN WONDER—S9 days. A dwarf, 
extra early pea, with plump straight pods 
(2% to 3 inches), light green in color, on 
vines 12 to 14 inches tall. Very productive. 
Important early pea for home gardens. 
Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS—60 days. Largest 
of the dwarf peas. Vines 18 to 22 inches 
tall. Abundant dark green pods, 4 inches 
long, % inch wide. Very uniform variety 
in all respects. Pkt. 10c, 4% lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 
35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
HUNDREDFOLD — 62 days. One of the 
leading dwarf varieties for home, market 
garden, and shipping. Vines 18 to 20 
inches tall. The large pods which are borne 
singly average 4 inches long and % inch 
wide. Pkt. 10c, ¥2 lb. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 lbs. 
$1.25. 
LITTLE MARVEL—62-64 days. A variety 
noted for its dwarf habit, good quality and 
high yield. Vines 18-20 inches tall. Pods 
are small, but dark green, and well filled 

HERBS 
For Flavor and Fragrance 
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum)—14 inches. An 
annual herb, the seeds being used for fla- 
voring bread, cake, and pastries. Pkt. 10c. 
BALM (Melissa officinalis)—1 2 ft. A hardy 
perennial, the leaves of which have a 
lemony minty fragrance, giving a unique 
flavor to fruit beverages. Pkt. 10c. 
BORAGE (Borage officinalis) — 12-18 in. 
annual herb. Used in drinks, salads, 
and casserole dishes. Pkt. i6c. 
CARAWAY (Carum Carui)—1-2 ft. 
used for food flavorings. Pkt. 10c. 
CHERVIL (Anthriscus cerefolium)—10 in. 
Annual. Leaves used like parsley for fla- 
voring and garnishing. Pkt. 10c. 
CHIVES — Grass-like leaves used for an 
appetizing flavoring. Pkt. 10c. 
CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum) — 2! 
ft. Annual. Seeds used in candy and in 
medicinal preparations. Pkt. 10c. 
DILL, MAMMOTH (Anethum graveolens)— 
2-3 ft. Annual. Seeds and leaves used for 
dill pickles. Pkt. 10c. 
Seeds 
FENNEL, SWEET (Foeniculum officinale)— 
2-4 ft. Fresh, tender stems eaten raw in 
salads like celery; seeds used to flavor 
candy and medicines. Pkt. 10c. 
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare) — 1-3 
ft. Perennial. Leaves, and the juice of 
flowering tops flavor cough syrups and 
candies. Pkt. 10c. 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) — 12 ft. 
Perennial. Planted near bee hives to give 
a delicious flavor to honey. Pkt. 10c. 
LAVENDER (Lavandula spica)—2 ft. Per- 
ennial. Dried flowers and stems used to 
scent linens. Pkt. 10c. 
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum marjor- 
ana)—2 ft. Perennial. Young tender leaves 
used extensively in food preparation for 
flavoring. Pkt. 10c. 
PEPPERMINT—The leaves and stems are 
used for flavorings and for oils. Pkt. 10c. 
ROSEMARY: (Rosmarinus officinalis)—2-4 
ft. Perennial. Tender leaves of fragrant 
odor, and pungent taste; used widely in 
foods as seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
with very sweet peas. Unsurpassed in 
quality and productiveness for home gar- 
dens. Pkt. 10c, Y2 lb. 20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 lbs. 
$1.25. 
Medium Tall Midseason 
Varieties 
GIANT STRIDE (Wilt Resistant) — 75 
days. A variety noteworthy for its 
very large pods—5 to 5% inches long, 
pointed, plump, and well filled with 
peas of high quality. Vines 22 ft. tall. 
One of the foremost market garden and 
shipping varieties. Pkt. 10c, ¥2 Ib. 20c, 
1 Ib. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 

IMPROVED STRATAGEM — 77 days. A 
favorite with home gardeners because of 
the long handsome pod. Pods 4 inches 
long, plump, straight, with a slight taper 
at the end. Vines 24-28 inches long. Pkt. 
10c, ¥2 Ib. 20c, 1 Ib. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
Edible Pod Peas 
MELTING SUGAR MAMMOTH POD — 75 
days. Pole variety. Edible podded peas 
are used the same as snap beans. Pods 
4'2 inches long, stringless and very sweet. 
Pkt. 10c, 2 Ib. 25c, 1 Ib. 45c, 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Tall Late Varieties 
TELEPHONE—73 days. Very widely used 
late variety. Pods very large, well filled, 
dark green, about 4-5¥2 inches long. Vines 
about 4 feet in length. Pkt. 10c, ¥2 Ib. 20c, 
1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
* ALDERMAN—76-80 days. The most pop- 
ular of the late or main crop varieties. 
Giant large, straight, dark green pods, 
4'2-5¥2 inches long. Vines 4 to 5 feet long. 
Resistant to fusarium wilt. Pkt. 10c, 2 lb. 
20c, 1 lb. 35c, 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
Peanuts 
While it is not generally known, never- 
theless, peanuts will do well in many parts 
of California. A lightly sandy soil is best. 
Plant about April in rows 2¥% to 3 feet 
apart, dropping one nut every 8 or 10 
inches in the row, covering 1 to 2 inches. 
It requires 50 pounds, in hull, to plant an 
acre. Virginia, lb. 30c, 10 Ibs. $2.50. 
SAFFRON (Carthamus tinctorius) — 1-3 ft. 
Annual. The yellow, thistle-like flowers 
picked while in full bloom are used for 
coloring and flavoring. Pkt. 10c. 
SAGE, BROAD LEAF (Salvia officinalis)— 
14-16 inches. Perennial. A great favorite 
in meat and poultry dressings. Pkt. 10c. 
SAVORY, SUMMER (Sartureia hortensis)— 
8-10 inches. Annual. Leaves and tops pop- 
ular in cooking preparations. Pkt. 10c. 
SWEET BASIL—1 ft. Annual. Leaves used 
extensively in cooking preparations. 
Pkt. 10c. 
THYME (Thymus vulgaris) — 8-10 inches. 
Perennial. Sharp, aromatic flavor; good in 
combination with other herbs for culinary 
purposes. Pkt. 10c. 
WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium) — 
3-5 ft. Perennial. Chiefly used in medicinal 
preparations. Pkt. 10c. 
HERB PLANTS 
Plants of Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Rose- 
mary, and Thyme, growing in 3-inch pots. 
Strong and vigorous plants for setting out 
into the garden. 50c each, postpaid. 
