F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 59 
Potatoes Yield Big Returns 
at Little Cost! 
Six hundred pounds will plant an acre. It 
is best to cut the potatoes with two or three 
eyes to a piece, planting these in rows or 
hills about 3 feet apart and about 8 to 12 
inches apart in the row. 
AMERICAN WONDERS—An old standard 
white variety. 
*BLISS TRIUMPH —This early variety 
matures ten days earlier than the Early 
Rose and is more productive. Tubers 
round, uniform in shape; skin light red, 
flesh fine grained. 
EARLY ROSE—The well known and pop- 
ular pink-skinned potato. Tubers are med- 
ium sized, smooth and white-meated; an 
elegant cooker; matures early. 
* WHITE ROSE—Long white potato; very 
productive, one of the best varieties for 
home and marke? garden. 
Any of the above varieties: 5 lbs. 45c, 
10 Ibs. 85c, 25 lbs. $1.75. (Postpaid, 3rd 
Zone.) Write for our special price list on 
seed potatoes in larger quantities. 
Rhubarb (Pie Plant) 
Sow seed early in the spring, preferably, 
February and March. Sow in rows an inch 
deep, thinning plants later 6-8 inches 
apart. In the fall, transplant to a perma- 
nent location, setting plants 3-4 feet apart, 
to allow large clump development. The 
stalks should not be taken for use the first 
year. 
* CHERRY—2 yrs. A new improved strain 
of superior quality. Produces long, broad 
stems of beautiful cherry red appearance. 
No coarse fiber and less tart than other 
sorts. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.50, % lb. $6.00. 
*GIANT WINTER CRIMSON—2 yrs. This 
variety produces practically the entire 
year. The plants produce very large stalks, 
and is a heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50, 
Y% lb. $5.00. 
STRAWBERRY — This is an old standard 
variety recommended for early spring crop. 
Stalks are medium size of light red color 
and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50. % lb. 
$5.00. 
Rhubarb Roots 
The plants we offer are one year old and 
will produce a good crop the first season. 
GIANT WINTER CRIMSON — 25c each, 
$2.50 per doz., postpaid to fourth zone. ~ 
CHERRY—25c each, $2.50 doz.. postpaid 
to fourth zone. 
Rutabagas or Swedes 
This vegetable requires a longer growing 
season than turnip and needs more mois- 
ture. Sow seeds in June and July. Culture 
similar to turnips, except that the plants 
should be thinned further apart in the 
rows—about 8-10 inches. Excellent also 
for cattle feed during the winter months. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP — 
100 days. Roots grow to a large size, have 
small tops, short necks and smooth skin; 
flesh yellow, fine grained, sweet, tender 
and excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c. 
M% Ib, 40c, 1 Ib. $1.00. 


Potato, White Rose 
Enjoy Fresh, Crisp Radishes Every Day! 
Radish seed may be sown as early as the 
ground can be worked. Sow seeds thinly, 
and cover with about 2 inch of soil. Rad- 
ishes will be crisp and tender if they grow 
quickly ond have plenty of moisture. Make 
plantings every two weeks throughout 
season for a succession. One ounce sows 
100 feet of drill; 8-10 lbs. of seed required 
per acre. 
CHINESE ROSE — Large, very smooth, 
bright rose color; large. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
VY |b. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST — 24 days. Well 
known, quick growing variety of oblong 
shape, blunt end. Rich scarlet with white 
base. Good quality. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 
V4 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.00. 
*ICICLE — Clear white roots up to 6 
inches in length with a third of their 
length out of the ground, delicately tinted 
ivory on the top. Small tops. Most crisp 
and tender of all radishes. A universal 
favorite. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 35c, 
1 Ib. $1.00. 
JAPANESE LONG WHITE—A winter va- 
riety frequently growing 2 feet long and 
about 3 inches in diameter. The white 
flesh is solid, tender and very pungent. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, % Ib. 65c, 1 Ib. $2.00. 
LONG SCARLET—30 days. The best of the 
long red radishes, bright carmine-red in 
color. About 6 inches long, with very mild 
crisp flesh. Easy to pull because upper 
part is out of ground. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 
V%4 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.00. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Very similar to 
Long Black Spanish except in shape, which 
is round to top shaped. Skin black, flesh 
white and pungent. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c. 
Y% Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.00. . 


* SCARLET GLOBE—25 days. Most de- 
sirable early table radish grown to- 
day. Bright carmine-red; oval shape. 
Flesh remains crisp and mild until 
nearly an inch in diameter Best for use 
while immature. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, 
VY lb. 35c, 1 lb. $1.00. 





EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—25 days. Deep 
crimson, and of turnip shape. Roots quickly 
become an inch in diameter. Very satisfac- 
tory for an early plantings. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
15c, %4 lb. 35c. 1 lb. $1.00. 
‘currant jelly. 


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Globe 
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Radish, Scarlet 
Roselle 
An annual plant. The buds or calyx sur- 
rounding the seed pod are used (as soon 
as the flower drops) for making jelly and 
jam. It makes a very superior jelly, con- 
sidered by many better than guava or 
Sow in spring after the 
danger of frost is over in rows 3 teet apart 
and 2 feet apart in the rows. The plant is 
ornamental and easily grown from seed. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
NUTRIO 
THE NATURAL HUMUS AND PLANT FOOD 
Nutrio is a scientifically prepared humus and 
plant food. Use Nutrio liberally at the rate of 
one bag to 200 square feet (10x20) in your 
flower beds, new lawns, etc., and your soil 
will become mellow and your plants will 
respond in a surprising manner. 
Use Nutrio to supply humus and build up 
your soil as well as feed your plants. Easy 
to apply—does not burn. Complete directions 
with each bag. 
Medium size bag, 50c; large garden size 
bag $1.00; 5 bags $4.50, f.o.b. Sacramento. 
