22 F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 

SWISS CHARD 
or SPINACH BEET 
* 
The All-Year Vegetable 
* 
This little green-leafed vegetable bids fair 
to replace spinach in many family gardens, 
and is especially prized in summer after 
spinach crops are gone. Sow the seed in the 
early spring in rows 16 inches apart and 
thin to 6 inches in the row. The young 
leaves as they grow can be plucked and 
new ones immediately come. No plant in 
the garden will continue to produce greens 
in volume, and fine flavor, as will chard. 
FORDHOOK 
This is the Lago Seed House giant strain 
with smooth dark green leaves on broad 
stalks. Strip the leaves from the midribs 
and cook separately. This variety is suc- 
culent and rich in flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
V%4 Ib. 65c. 
GIANT LUCULLUS 
A fine producer. The plants often grow 
to 2¥2 feet and the leaves, light green in 
color, are broad, heavily ribbed and 
crumpled. Its mild flavor close to that of 
spinach, makes it a universal favorite. The 
stalks, creamed like asparagus, are prized 
by many as a distinct delicacy. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, % Ib. 65c. 

Swiss Chard 



Spinach, Hollandia Prickly Winter 
SPINACH — 
A Delicious, Satisfying Green 
Here is a constant source of vitamins and 
minerals for the winter season and a plenti- 
ful supply should come to the table from 
every home garden. Fifty feet of row is the 
product of an ounce of seed. Sown in Aug- 
ust and September, the fall and winter crop 
is well benefited by cool, moist weather. 
The spring crop may be sown very early. 
Press the seed firmly in the soil and cover 
to depth of 1 inch. When plants are 3 
inches tall, thin to 5 inches apart. Crop 
matures in 15 days. 
HOLLANDIA 
PRICKLY WINTER 
A new and improved strain of the 
prickly winter varieties of spinach. 
It is very uniform, the plants produc- 
ing large smooth leaves with very 
short stems. Leaves are dark green 
and thick. A fine market and can- 
ning variety. Well adapted for fall 
planting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1% lb. 65c. 
MONSTROUS or VIROFLAY 
The leading variety of the round or 
smooth seeded class. Produces large 
smooth thick leaves of dark green 
color. Used extensively for spring 
planting by the canners. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 20c, ¥% Ib. 65c. 
AMSTERDAM GIANT 
PRICKLY WINTER 
A popular variety in the prickly 
seeded varieties of spinach, being 
used by both the canners and the 
market gardeners. Plant is vigorous, 
leaves large, thick and of finest qual- 
ity. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % Ib. 65c. 
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 
Fifty-five days. Entirely distinct from true 
spinach. Plant produces spreading branched 
stems from 2 to 3 feet long and bearing 
numerous thick, fleshy leaves. Plant sevy- 
eral seeds in hills 2 feet apart each way. 
As seed coat is hard, better growth is 
secured by soaking seed for 24 hours in 
warm water. Good for summer use. Endures 
heat and adverse conditions. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
25c. 
SALSIFY 
or Oyster Plant 
The roots when cooked are very palatable 
and nutritious. Salsify succeeds best in light 
well enriched soil, which should be worked 
to a good depth. Sow seed early in the 
spring in rows 12 to 15 inches apart, thin- 
ning 4 inches in the row. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 
140 days. Large, very uniform, smooth 
white roots. Very desirable winter veg- 
etable. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 

Health and Happiness 
are the products. 
of a well-planned and well- 
tended Victory Garden. 


