SUCCESS WITH SPECIALTIES 



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Plan for a Fezv Herbs, — Every gardener, as 

 advised by George Osborne of Illinois, should have a 

 plot for herbs, such as sage, dill, etc. As these are 

 mostly perennials they should be planted where they 

 will not interfere with the plowing of the garden. 



Starting Ginseng. — This unusual specialty, which 

 is attracting increased attention because of the high 

 prices quoted for the prepared roots, is briefly alluded 

 to by John Frazer, Washington county, New York. 



Early in September three plots were chosen for 

 planting ginseng. The plots were plowed and all stones 

 and other obstructions forked out to the depth of one 

 foot. Three barrels of fine, well-rotted manure were 

 applied to each square rod of ground, well raked and 

 mixed in to a depth of three inches. The ground was 

 made very mellow and in fine condition. Each plot was 

 divided in beds five feet wide, by placing six-inch 

 boards on edge, held in place by stakes driven into 

 the ground. A walk of fifteen inches was between 

 the beds. 



