
A? ANOTHER planting season rolls around, 
the time has arrived to again present to our 
thousands of friends and customers throughout 
the country, our catalog of seeds, plants, etc., 
for delivery this year. 
The importance of continuing our vegetable gar- 
den program cannot be over emphasized, for even 
if the war in Europe is over by the time this 
catalog reaches you, and even though the war 
against Japan may be progressing to our entire 
satisfaction, the importance of food and the need 
of continued food production is still great. Mil- 
lions of hungry peoples throughout the world 
must be fed, and mainly by this country. Our 
own soldiers will be kept in the conquered coun- 
tries to maintain law and order, and we must pro- 
vide them with all their requirements. 
While the food that has been produced in this 
country may seem to be sufficient to take care 
of every demand made on this country, every loyal 
American can help to make sure by planting 
enough to satisfy his or her family needs. We 
have all learned from past experiences just what 
we can grow to the best advantage, and with less 
fuss and bother, every garden can produce more 
than before. 
Enjoy more flowers and plants this year, but don’t 
neglect vegetable and fruit production. The need 
for continued food production is still great. DO 
YOUR PART AND KEEP BUYING WAR BONDS. 
ARTICHOKES 
Seed can be sown any time weather is favorable. Plant in 
light soil in rows 4 feet apart and 3 feet between plants. 
LARGE GREEN GLOBE 
This variety produces large heads, the thick scales of which 
are a tasty delicacy because of their fine flavor. This is the 
choice of the home and market gardener. Pkt. 15c. 
ROOTS: Large size plants ready to set out: 35¢ each, 3 for 
$1.00, 12 for $3.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus has become one of the most popular of all 
vegetables for home use, and can easily be grown. Once 
established, it will produce tender stalks for 8 to 10 years. 
It can be 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 2 inch. Thin to 2 to 3 inches. Soak 
seed 24 hours before planting to insure best germination. 
Transplant after first year to permanent beds. 


_ 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 gradually to top of trench as plants 
grow. Space 12 to 18 inches in rows. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
This variety, produced by the U. S. Department of Agricul- 
ture, is most nearly rust-resistant. 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 exceed- 
ingly prolific. 
Seed—Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, V4 Ib. $1.00. (1 oz. will sow 100 
ft. of row.) 
Roots—$1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per hundred, $35.00 per 
thousand. (Postpaid to the 4th zone.) 

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ee + F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 

This picture shows a 
small corner of our trial 
grounds where all vari- 
eties of vegetable seed 
are planted for testing 
for trueness to name 
and type. These tests 
are ‘‘added insurance” 
every time you buy 
Lago Brand seed. 

ARTICHOKE 

