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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 21 
RADISHES 
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It's Easy to Have Crisp 
and Tender Radishes 
Daily! 
Colorful, spicy and tender, the early 
spring radish is a most welcome addition to 
the table fare at the end of winter. Matur- 
ing in four weeks or less, and providing 
hundreds of fleshy roots from an ounce of 
seed, the radish is the universal spring 
favorite among vegetables. By careful 
selection of varieties suited to spring and 
summer planting, a succession of crop may 
be obtained. Sow seed thinly and cover Y2 
inch in moist soil. Eat them while they are 
young and tender. 
SCARLET GLOBE 
25 days. Most desirable early table rad- 
ish grown today. Bright carmine-red; oval 
shape. Flesh remains crisp and mild until 
nearly an inch in diameter. Best for use 
while immature. From our own acreages. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 45c. 
FRENCH BREAKFAST 
24 days. Well known, quick growing va- 
riety of oblong shape, blunt end. Rich scar- 
let with white base. Good quality. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, 1% lb. 45c. 
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, 
oz. 20c, % Ib. 45c. 
CHINESE ROSE 
Large, very smooth, bright rose color; 
large. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% Ib. 45c. 


Radishes 


Icicle Radishes 
LONG WHITE 
A winter variety frequently growing 2 
feet long and about 3 inches in diameter. 
The white flesh is solid, tender and very 
pungent. Pkt. 10c. 
LONG SCARLET 
The best of the long red rad- 
ishes, maturing in 30 days. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 45c. 
| EARLY SCARLET TURNIP 
| OStdlenis: 
Deep crimson, and of 
Roots quickly be- 
Very 
turnip shape. 
come an inch in diameter. 
satisfactory for an early planting. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 45c. 
ROUND BLACK SPANISH 
Skin black, flesh white and pun- 
gent. Pkt. 10c. 
ROSELLE 
An annual plant. It makes a 
very superior jelly, considered by 
many better than guava or cur- 
rant jelly. Sow in spring after the 
danger of frost is over in rows 3 
feet apart and 2 feet apart in the 

rows. The plant is ornamental and 
easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c. 
RHUBARB 
(PIE PLANT) 
A spring tonic to jaded Snake this 
perennial vegetable plant appears each 
year with succulent stems which may be 
stewed or baked in pies. Either way it is 
the spring garden's most appetizing dessert. 
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 permanent loca- 
tion, setting plants 3-4 feet apart, to allow 
large clump development. The stalks 
should not be taken for use the first year. 
CHERRY 
Two years. A new improved strain of 
superior quality. Produces broad 
stems of beautiful cherry red appearance. 
No coarse fiber and less tart than other 
sorts. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.50. 
long, 
| GIANT WINTER CRIMSON 
Two years. This variety produces prac- 
tically the entire year. 
very large stalks, and is a heavy yielder. 
Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.50. 
The plants produce 
STRAWBERRY 
This is an old standard variety recom- 
mended for early spring crop. Stalks are 
medium size of light red color and fine 
flavor. Pkt. 15c, oz. $1.50. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
The plants we offer are one year old and 
will produce a good crop the first season. 
CHERRY or GIANT WINTER CRIMSON 
25c each, $2.50 per doz. Add 25c per 
dozen for packing and postage. 
RUTABAGAS 
(or Swedes) 
This vegetable requires a longer grow- 
ing season than turnip and needs more 
moisture. Sow seeds in June and July. Cul- 
ture similar to turnips, except that the plants 
should be thinned farther apart in the rows 
—about 8-10 inches. Excellent also for cattle 
feed during the winter months. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN 
PURPLE TOP 
100 days. 
have small tops, short necks and smooth 
Roots grow to a large size, 
skin; flesh yellow, fine grained, sweet, ten- 
der and excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 
Y% |b. 75c. 
