F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 1! 

CHIVES 
This little perennial plant is excellent for 
seasoning. It grows to a height of about 10 
inches and can be cut frequently, sending 
out new growth after each cutting. Will 
add a spicy flavor to soups and gravies. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CHICORY 
Used as a Salad, 
a Vegetable, and as a 
COFFEE SUBSTITUTE 
or FILLER 
Chicory is a very popular vegetable in 
Europe. The leaves are used as fresh or 
cooked greens, while in other varieties the 
roots are also used. Seed can be sown from 
February to October, sowing in August for 
the main winter crop. As this crop is a~ 
heavy feeder, free use of fertilizer insures a 
good crop. 
COFFEE VARIETY 
or Large-Rooted Madgeburg 
Matures in 65 days. The dried and pre- 
pared roots are much used as a coffee sub- 
stitute. The young leaves are widely used 
in salads or along with the young roots are 
delicious when boiled. Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 
1% lb. $2.00. 
Chicory Root 
Dried and Ground, May 
Increase the Bulk of 
Coffee 30%. 

Large-Rooted Madgeburg of Coffee 


Chicory, Castelfranco 
CASTELFRANCO 
or Giant Rose Variegated 
The leaves are very broad and undulated, 
forming a loose head tinted in red, rose and 
yellow, some leaves being splashed or mot- 
tled, making them very attractive in appear- 
ance. The leaves are thick, fleshy, crisp, 
tender, and of exquisite flavor, being milder 
than other varieties. Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.00, % 
Ib. $3.00. 
TREVIGIANA 
or Rose Colored 
This is one of the most popular varieties 
for salad use because the slightly rose tinted 
leaves are large and fleshy, somewhat like 
Batavian Endive, and of a mild, tender, crisp 
and exquisite flavor. Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.00, 
1% lb. $3.00. 
RADICHETTA 
or Small-Rooted 
65 days. This variety is widely used for 
summer greens. The long slender strap- 
shaped leaves will blanch rapidly when the 
plants are set close together. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
65c, 4% Ib. $2.00. 
CHERVIL 
A parsley-like plant with bright green 
leaves used in flavoring and garnishing. 
Pkt. 10c. 
COLLARDS 
GEORGIA or CREOLE 
A "down south” relative of the cabbage 
having a high vitamin content in its leaves. 
The leaves are formed on the plant in green 
rosettes and are ready 45 days from time of 
seeding. Preferred by many housewives to 
the cabbage for greens. Plant in mid-spring 
for use after early frosts. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
CORN SALAD 
FETTICUS or Lamb’s Lettuce 
This is a small, rapid-growing salad plant 
which may be planted in early spring and 
will produce small tasty leaves which are 
served like lettuce or cooked like spinach. 
Pkt. 10c. 


CORN 
SEE PAGE 12. 
CRESS 
A delightful salad plant easily grown in- 
doors. Scatter the seed on a flat of fine soil 
and press gently but do not cover. The 
young plants mature in about two weeks 
and successive sowings will keep a con- 
stantly fresh supply available. 
FINE CURLED or PEPPER GRASS 
Frilled curly leaves with warm pungent 
flavor, Pkt. 10c. 
TRUE WATER CRESS 
This variety is grown with roots and 
stems submerged in water. Has tiny leaves 
of piquant flavor. Pkt. 10c. 
DANDELION 
The home gardener should not pass up 
this nutritious leafy plant. It can be sown in 
rows 18 inches apart and its green leaves 
are exceedingly nourishing and add a tasty 
appearance to a salad. Pkt. 10c. 
EGG PLANT 
Producing a vigorous growth if planted in 
a loose, rich sandy loam soil, the young 
plants should be transplanted from hot beds 
after all danger of frost is passed. Set plants 
18 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED 
This is a fine dependable variety with 
sturdy branches. The fruits are heavy at 
the blossom end narrowing toward the stem 
end, and of a deep purple color. The flesh 
is meaty and of splendid quality. Mature 
plants often produce as many as 10 fruits. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 4% Ib. $2.00. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE 
Earlier than New York Improved, yielding 
well and becoming club shaped fruits of a 
dark purple hue with a rich “tangy” flavor. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c, 14 lb. $2.00. 

Eggplant, New York Improved 
