F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 3 
Lage Brand FAMOUS 
Now, more than ever before, when our President has asked 
every American to grow MORE FOOD, the quality of the 
seed and plants you buy is doubly important, for TIME is a 
vital factor in food production. Poor seeds or plants that 
result in failure, not only means the loss of the crop, but 
more important, the loss of TIME which can NEVER be 
made up. Good seeds or plants, on the other hand, assure 
you of maximum yields and success with your garden. 
Seventy years as successful growers has taught us how to 
use the most dependable and productive seed-growing areas 
of the entire world to bring you seeds and plants marketed 
under the “LAGO BRAND”, vital, plump, well-ripened, fully 
mature seed that have stored up sufficient food to start life 
anew in your garden, grow vigorously, and produce veg- 
etables and fruits of the very finest quality, full of import- 
ant vitamins. 
Each year a greater percentage of the seed used in Eastern 
and Southern domestic markets comes from the great Sacra- 
mento Valley of California, for seedsmen have long since 
recognized that in no other part of the country are condi- 
tions so favorable for the production of high quality, disease- 
free seeds. A rainfall confined to the early months of the 
year, ample water for controlled irrigation during the sum- 
mer and fall, cloudless summer days and cool nights, an 
abundance of health-giving sunshine, a growing season of 
over 300 days, a thoroughly dry period for harvesting, these 
natural advantages combined with a great fertile valley, 
made this the natural center of the seed producing industry. 
Today, in addition to the large acreage devoted to grow- 

California 
ing seed for our thousands of customers throughout the 
world, we are also engaged in growing large quantities of 
seed on additional acreage for our Government for shipment 
to our allies. We are proud of the part we have been asked 
to play in carrying on this important work. 
In the rush of aiding in essential war work, however, we 
are not neglecting our many good friends and customers 
everywhere. Again it is our pleasure to present our catalogue 
for the current season, listing the varieties of seeds, plants, 
trees and bulbs that we feel will be best suited for the 1944 
garden to help meet the demand for food both at home and 
abroad. Nor have we neglected flower seed, for growing 
beautiful flowers is an important step in keeping up morale 
in these trying times. Many of our troubles disappear into 
thin air when we get close to nature and dig around in 
the dirt, 
Plan to order EARLY this year, for there ,will be some 
shortages and you can be more sure of getting the things 
you want by getting your order in RIGHT AWAY. Man- 
power shortages may make it harder to give you the same 
efficient service we have endeavored to give you in the past, 
but you can cooperate with us by ordering promptly so if a 
delay should occur in filling your order, you will not be 
caused any serious inconvenience. 
FOR HIGHER YIELDS—PLANT “LAGO BRAND” CALIFORNIA GROWN SEED. 

; ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus has become one of the most popular vegetables for home use, and can easily 
be grown. Once established it will produce tender stalks for 8 to 10 years. 
grown from either seeds or plants. 
Sow the seed in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. Scatter seed and cover. to a depth of % 
Soak seed 24 hours before planting for best germination. 
Plant roots in trenches 18 inches wide 
and 12 inches deep. Set roots 6 inches below level of bed and cover with 2 to 3 inches of 
dirt, and fill in gradually to top of trench as plants grow. Space plants 12 to 18 inches 
inch. Thin to 2 to 3 inches. 
Transplant after first year to permanent beds, 
in rows. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
This variety, produced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, is most nearly rust-resist- 
ant. It is preferred by market gardeners for its tight tips and firm stalk, and by the home 
gardener for the tender melting flavor as it comes from the kitchen. 
PALMETTO 
The standard for many years—an early strain and exceedingly prolific. 
SEED—Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 Ib. $1.00. (1 oz. will sow 100 ft. of row.) 
ROOTS—$1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per hundred (postpaid to the 4th zone). 
(Market growers write for quantity prices.) 
ARTICHOKE 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE 
Seed can be sown any time weather is favorable. Plant in 
light soil in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet between plants. 
It can be 

Large heads. The thick scales, considered a tasty delicacy, are of especially fine flavor in this variety, and this is the 
choice of home and market growers. Pkt. 15c. 
Your Government Produce Food: 
Let’s not permit a square foot of good earth to go idle 
if it can produce something to eat, Start planning your Victory Garden now. 
ASKS YOU 
TO HELP 
Conserve Food: 
every year. This waste in itself is more than enough to feed our armed forces. 
20 to 30 per cent of America’s food has been wasted 
Eat every crumb, drink every drop, and, when it’s time, can all you can. 

