F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 39 

Lagomarsino “Green Country” 
FARM and FIELD SEEDS 
With a Special Section on Permanent Pastures 
ALFALFA 
Alfalfa continues to be the king of all 
field crops grown in this state. It is valu- 
- able as a feed for all classes of livestock, 
particularly dairy animals, in practically ev- 
ery county. The only other crop exceeding 
alfalfa in money value in the state is the 
orange. Where soil is good, the water sup- 
ply is adequate, the season sufficiently long, 
and normal temperatures prevail, alfalfa 
still is without a peer. 
FANCY CHILIAN OR COMMON 
This variety forms the major portion of 
Meets the 
needs and conditions of practically all sec- 
the crop grown in California. 
tions of the state, producing excellent yields, 
and makes a hay of the highest quality. So 
well adapted to practically every section of 
the state, no other variety should be given 
consideration, except under a relatively few 
different conditions. 
1 lb. 45c, 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
LADINO 
CLOVER 
An outstanding all-purpose cover crop for 
pastures. Of exceptionally high protein con- 
tent, and producing a heavy tonnage of 
rich, succulent feed, highly relished by live- 
stock. The crop thrives on soils where 
alfalfa does poorly. With its spreading root 
system and dense growth of top, it competes 
With adequate 
irrigation it will give a fine pasture for 
successfully with weeds. 
both sheep and dairy cattle. The hay runs 
heavily to leaves. 
F. Lagomarsino & Sons were pioneers in 
the introduction of Ladino in the Sacramento 
and San Joaquin Valleys. 
Sow the seed on a well prepared seed 
bed. ‘ 
The cost: 1 lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.50. 
FENUGREEK 
A clover-like plant popular as a soil im- 
provement crop. Plant in the :fall months 
following the harvesting of such crops as 
sugar beets, tomatoes. Hardy, makes con- 
siderable growth during winter months 
when many other green manure crops are 
at a standstill. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
1 lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00. 
BUR CLOVER 
An annual pasture clover but one that 
re-seeds itself readily each year; gives 
abundant crop. 
Bur Clover (Medicago hispida denticu- 
lata) is an annual clover increasing in prom- 
inence each year because of its many uses 
and easy adaptability. 
First, it proves very useful as a catch or 
cover crop. The plants branch profusely 
from the crown, forming from 10 to 20 
spreading or decumbent branches from 6 to 
30 inches long. The roots are extremely 
fibrous and spread widely in the soil. Hence, 
washing and leaching of the soil are pre- 
vented during the winter months, and the 
soil is enriched with valuable nitrogenous 
material if the crop is later turned under. 
1 Ib. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
MELILOTUS INDICA 
(Yellow Annual Melilot or 
Sour Clover) 
Another annual clover, being more ex- 
tensively used each year for cover crop 
purposes. Outstanding because of its high 
fertilizing value and the large tonnage of 
growth produced for incorporation into the 
soil. The well defined tap root penetrates 
deep into the soil and the numerous lateral 
roots spread in all directions. The root sys- 
tem is covered with nitrogen fixing bacterial 
nodules which utilize atmospheric nitrogen, 
and place this in a form usable by succeed- 
ing crops. 
1 Ib. 15c, 10 Ibs. $1.00. 
ALSIKE 
(Swedish Clover) 
A fine perennial clover adapted to moist 
or wet lands in the cooler parts of Cali- 
fornia. Well adapted for pastures. and 
meadows in mountainous areas. Consider- 
ably more drought-resistant than Ladino. 
Blossoms of Alsike valuable for bees. Sow 
8 to 10 lbs. per acre. 
1 Ib. 45c, 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
RED CLOVER 
An excellent hay crop seeded either alone 
or with Timothy. Particularly fine for dairy 
cattle. Thrives best in regions of abundant 
rainfall and mild temperatures. Sow 12 to 15 
lbs. alone or 8 to 10 lbs. with 2-5 lbs. of 
Timothy per acre. 
1 Ib, 55c, 10 lbs. $5.00. 
HUBAM CLOVER 
(Melilotus alba annua) 
Adapted to the same conditions as White 
Sweet Clover. Hubam is a rapid growing 
annual sweet clover attaining a height of 
about 7 feet. Valuable as a catch crop, for 
pasturage, and as @ hay crop. The flowers 
are rich in honey, being used extensively 
for this reason by bee keepers. 
1 Ib. 45c, 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
Lotus Corniculatus 
A European legume which has shown 
fine adaptability on the Pacific Coast, where 
in seedings with pasture grass it has helped 
round out a succesion of pasture for live- 
stock. 
1 lb. $2.00, 10 lbs. $19.00. 
Strawberry Clover 
This hardy clover has the reputation for 
thriving on soils and under conditioms un- 
suited to any other clover. Heavy wet 
lands, zero temperatures, and heavy grazing 
by livestock do not affect the stand. Not a 
hay crop. 
1 lb. 80c, 10 Ibs. $7.50. 
WHITE SWEET CLOVER 
YELLOW SWEET CLOVER 
Biennials of value as soil builders and 
forage crops. Very drought resistant. Of 
equal feed value with alfalfa. 10-12 lbs. 
per acre. 
Either of above: 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

Ladino, an All-purpose Clover for Pasture, Hay or Seed 
