
Growing Conditions Are Different in California 

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4 F. F. SMITH & CO., INC.. Sacramento, California 
It is just this difference in growing conditions that prompted us to include specific 
instructions in our catalog. We are trying to convey ideas for profitable gardening, 
and though we realize they may not be infallible, we are doing: our level best to 
better the understanding of gardening. 
Most recommendations for planting are, of necessity, general—that is, done on a 
national scale and do not consider our specific problems. 
In California we have open winters, with occasional '’cold snaps’’ which never 
prohibit planting of root and top vegetables (except all vine crops). The lower tem- 
peratures seem to discourage garden enthusiasm for no real reason. Germination 
of seed is slower and maturity dates are extended but do not overlook the following: 
Start in late Aug. or Ist of Sept. and throughout the winter: 
LEAF CROPS—Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Endive, Mustard, Kale, Cress, Celery, 
Herbs, Parsley and Kohl-rabi. 
ROOT CROPS—Beets, Carrots, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify, Turnips, Rutabaga. 
Sow late in July to late Nov. and again in early December: 
TOP HEADING VEGETABLES— Cabbage, Cauliflower and Broccoli. 
PEAS—Sow August 20 for fall crop. In November and December for spring crop. We 
have numerous calls for peas in spring—the result of eastern methods and catalogs— 
but the deadline for even ''Early Peas’’ here is February, because peas do not thrive 
in the warm weather. 
The point we wish to make is this: Our recommendations are carefully prepared 
with only one thought in mind—to make your garden profitable to you. Better seeds, 
properly planted and tended are the most important factors to successful gardens. 

