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OTHER CLOVER 
FAVORITES 
ALSIKE 
A fine perennial clover adapted to moist 
or even wet lands in the cooler parts 
of California, and the Pacific North- 
west. Is considerably more drought-re- 
sistant than Ladino, An excellent bee 
pasture. Seed 15 pounds per acre. 
1 Ib. 52c, 10 Ibs. $4.40. 
STRAWBERRY 
This hardy clover has a reputation for 
thriving on soils and under conditions 
unsuited to any other clover. Heavy 
wet lands, zero temperatures, and heavy 
grazing apparently do not adversely af- 
fect the stand. Not a hay crop. Seed 
5 pounds per acre. 1 Ib. 95c, 10 Ibs. $9.00 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
A European legume which has shown 
fine adaptability on the Pacific Coast, 
where in seedings with pasture grasses 
it has helped round out a succession of 
pasiure feeding for livestock. A deep- 
rooted, long-lived perennial, especially 
fine in the salt marsh areas of the coast. 
Seed 5 pounds per acre. 1 Ib. $2.25, 
10 Ibs. $21.00. 
RED 
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. A fine bee pasture. Seed 
20 pounds per acre alone or 8-10 lbs. 
with 2-5 lbs. of Timothy. 1 Ib. 55c, 
10 Ibs. $4.70. 
WHITE BLOSSOM 
YELLOW BLOSSOM 
These are top-notch soil builders and 
forage crops, having a food value equal 
to that of alfalfa. Highly palatable, and 
more drought resistant than most 
clovers. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 30c, 
10 Ibs. $2.20. 
SUBTERRANEAN 
An annual clover similar in growth and 
climatic tolerances to Bur Clover. De- 
rives its name from habit of seed-stalks 
turning downward to push seed heads 
in the earth. For acid soils. Seed 15 
pounds per acre. 1 Ib. $2.00, 10 Ibs. 
$18.00. 
YELLOW CLOVER 

VETCHES .. 
. FIELD PEAS 
Quote: “Shortage and high prices of concentrates should mean more plantings 
of high protein hay crops. Every farmer and stockman should see that he is not 
‘caught short’ to the detriment of his entire livestock program, and its ultimate 
financial success.” 
Write in NOW for your requirements of CALIFORNIA 
GROWN seed, insuring adequate feed for your livestock. Ask for quotations on 
larger amounts of seed, and advice on your planting problems. 
PURPLE VETCH 
This variety, though successful in our in- 
terior valley sections, is best adapted to 
the coastal regions, where it has proved 
thoroughly dependable. There it produces 
larger yields than Common vetch and, 
though less winter hardy, shows better 
growth during the winter period. Purple 
vetch is very palatable for all livestock as 
pasture or hay, and has a high feed value. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
WILLAMETTE VETCH 
IMPROVED COMMON. Adapted to a wide 
range of soils and climates, requiring only 
good soil drainage. This variety, too, 
should be fall planted, and will stand tem- 
peratures below freezing. May be planted 
alone for livestock pasture, or with oats, 
rye or barley for hay crops. Harvesting 
should be completed in spring before hot 
weather. Sow 50 pounds per acre. 1 Ib. 
35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
CANADIAN FIELD PEAS 
Of the same family as Austrian Winter 
peas and suitable for the same soil and 
climatic conditions. 
hardy than Austrians, this variety grows 
better during fall and winter months, and 
matures earlier in spring. Not easy to 
cure as a hay crop, but is excellent as an 
early spring pasture, especially for hogs. 
A fine soil improver turned under for crops 
requiring spring planting. Sow 60 pounds 
per acre. 1 Ib. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS 
The most winter hardy of all field peas. 
Prefers clay soils but will do well on any 
well drained soil. Does well in combina- 
tion with oats, rye or barley for support 
crops. Growth is slow during the winter 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
An excellent pasture crop for hogs, sheep 
and cattle, or as a green feed for chickens. 
Thrives on all soils and is ready for use in 
6-8 weeks after sowing. Requires cool, 
moist weather. Plant in fall or early spring. 
Broadcast 10-12 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 40c, 
10 Ibs. $3.50. 
COWPEAS 
Will make an abundant growth during the 
late spring and summer months for cover 
crop or forage purposes. Plant after dan- 
ger of frost is over when soil is warm, 
a tS 40 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 40c, 10 Ibs. 
3.50. 
BLACK-EYE BEAN 
Plant in the spring as soon as danger of 
frost is over, or during July for a fall crop. 
Requires 120-140 days to mature. Sow 40 
Ibs. per acre. 1 Ib. 40c, 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
SORGHUM 
A forage crop with a high sugar content, 
which will yield three cuttings a year. Sow 
o rows 6-8 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 30c, 10 Ibs. 
-50. 
STOCK BEET 
Lago Brand Mangel Wurzel seed is Sacra- 
mento Valley grown. Giant Sugar Rose 
Top and Long Red varieties. Sow 8 lbs. 
per acre. 1 Ib. $2.50. 
SUGAR BEET 
Klein Wanzleben is a fine, heavy produc- 
Ing variety, with a Lago California Grown 
Suarantee back of it. Sow 10 pounds per 
acre. 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Though less winter 
, and pasture. 
months, but rapid through the spring 
months. Most promising as a hay crop of 
all the field peas, and excellent for pasture 
and cover crop purposes. Seed 50 lbs. per 
acre. 1 Ib. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 

AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS 
LAGO FARM SEEDS 
FIELD CORN 
KING PHILLIP. A hard yellow flint corn, 
more drought resistant than other vari- 
eties. In all our years of testing to find 
the perfect field corn, King Phillip is the 
variety to which we always return. Early 
maturing and a fine all-purpose variety. 
Plant 12 lbs. per acre in rows. 1 Ib. 35c, 
10 Ibs. $3.00. 
DOUBLE-DWARF MILO 
The University of California’s new strain 
of Milo maize is developed as especially 
resistant to pyrethrum root rot disease. 
This crop is a favorite with California 
farmers, producing heavy crops under the 
warm California sun. Sow 6-8 lbs. per acre, 
1 Ib. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
FAVA BEAN 
These Broad Windsor beans are a fine 
cover crop for heavy soils. Planted in early 
winter at the rate of 80 lbs. per acre, they 
are ready to plow under by mid-spring. 
Roots loaded with nitrogen bearing bac- 
teria, enriching the soil for succeeding 
crops. 1 Ib. 50c, 10 Ibs. $4.50. 
SOYA BEAN 
One of today’s most talked of crops. Orig- 
inally a green manure crop, now a source 
of food higher in vitamin content than any 
similar product. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 
45c, 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
MILLET 
A rapid growing forage crop, good for hay 
Distinctly a warm weather 
crop, requiring a well-drained soil, and 
responding well to irrigation. Sow 25 lbs. 
per acre. 1 Ib. 30c, 10 Ibs. $2.50. 
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