FIELD and FARM SEEDS | 
for Field and Cover Crops and Permanent Pastures 
ALFALFA. 
The Most Important and Valuable Field Crop Grown 
in California 

Write for quantity prices. Prices quoted are postpaid west of the Rockies. 
Alfalfa continues to be the king of all field crops 
grown in this state. It is valuable as a feed for all 
classes of livestock, particularly dairy animals, in 
practically every county. The only other crop ex- 
ceeding alfalfa in money value in the state is the 
orange. Where soil is good, the water supply is 
adequate, the season sufficiently long, and normal 
temperatures prevail, alfalfa still is without a peer. 
Sow 20 pounds per acre. 
FANCY CHILIAN OR COMMON 
This variety forms the major portion of the crop 
grown in California. Meets the needs and conditions 
of practically all sections of the state, producing ex- 
cellent yields, and makes a hay of the highest qual- 
ity. So well adapted to practically every section of 
the state, no other variety should be given con- 
The increasing use and widespread planting of Ladino Clover for sideration, except under a relatively few different 
forage and pasture purposes has been so phenomenal that Ladino is conditions. 1 Ib. 54¢, 10 Ibs. $4.60, 100 Ibs. $42.90. 
now of major importance as a forage crop in California. It has 
aptly been termed a crop which is turning our central valleys into a 
Paradise of wealth. Ladino is proving indispensable because it is 
adaptable to unlimited acreages where alfalfa is not suitable. 

ALFALFA 
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There are many soils too heavy or too shallow for alfalfa. Ladino, hav- 
ing a very shallow root system, does not need a great depth of soil. 
Heavy soils are, in addition, more retentive of moisture which makes 
an ideal condition for’ Ladino. Hard-pan close to the surface of the 
soil is beneficial rather than detrimental, for it keeps the water within 
the reach of the plant roots for a longer period of time. 
Again, areas foul with sod forming weeds rapidly thin out alfalfa 
stands. Ladino, due to its tremendous spreading ability by means of 
its elongating stems next to the ground, is able to compete with all 
such grasses. Even in sections infested with Bermuda, Ladino gives 
complete satisfaction if given plenty of water. 
Alfalfa wilt and dwarf diseases do not affect Ladino, which can be 
grown on such lands where alfalfa proves no longer profitable. On 
all such difficult areas and under the adverse conditions as mentioned 
above, with adequate irrigation Ladino prospers and succeeds, forming : ; : 
a long-lived pasture. Coupled with this also, its pasture value has been ri LADINO CLOVER 
found unsurpassed, for the part of the plant available to the grazing 
animal consists mostly of the highly nutritious leaves. 

The above illustration brings out the invaluable use of Ladino particularly as a pasture crop. 
As such, Ladino produces a very heavy tonnage of rich succulent feed highly relished by all 
Lago Brand Ladino is a pioneer in the Sacramento and San Joaquin types of livestock. Chemical analysis shows a very high protein content, particularly in the. 
Valleys where it has a long reputation of the highest merit. Sow 4 to immature or growing stage. For this reason, of wonderful value as a pasture for dairy cattle or 
5 Ibs. per acre. Lago Brand Genuine Ladino Clover, 1 Ib. $2.50, 10 lie pete require feed high in proteinaceous materials, especially the former for high milk 
Ibs. $23.70, 25 Ibs. $57.50. Ladino hay is similarly of excellent quality. If considerable acreage is grown, use Ladino both - 
oe peeiuie ene. Wie The sping) growin can be used entirely for pasture, the summer growth 
‘ : ‘ . or hay, an e later growth for either pasture or hay, or as a seed crop—a practice now 
NOTE: “Lago Brand’ means PURE LADINO without White Clover seed. Be being followed by many of our California farmers. While the tonnage per acre for hay is not 
sure you secure pure Ladino, not a mixture of Ladino and White Clover. Our large for any one cutting, because of the hay consisting mostly of leaves and leaf stems, the 
field inspect every field of Ladino for purity and this is your protection feeding value as stated is very high. 
ering ta id Ui apie? y a Consider this high value of Ladino together with its easy adaptability and culture. 
© Grows on soil too heavy or too shallow for alfalfa. 
® Grows on soil too wet for alfalfa. 
CULTURAL SUGGESTIONS FOR LADINO CLOVER © Competes with sod-forming and pernicious grasses on foul areas. 
In the preparation of the land prior to planting, two important e 
factors must be given due consideration. First, Ladino seed, be- 
against mixtures. 
Grows on alfalfa-sick soil. 
© Turns poor land into profitable acreage. 
cause of its very small size, must be sown on a very firm seed 
bed. Second, careful levelling and preparation of the land for an 
thorough and easy irrigation is essential. NOTE—We pay transportation on seed orders to 25 pounds only. Larger quantities are 


quoted f.o.b. Sacramento. 


34 F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
