26 GINSENG. 



while in the summer this mulching aids in keeping the ground cool 

 and conserving moisture in times of drought. For the ripened 

 seed these freshly fallen leaves serve as a cover to keep them moist 

 to promote germination. 



Under this layer of fresh leaves we find a laj^er of from one 

 to three inches of black earth or humus, consisting of decomposed 

 leaves, wood and other vegetable matter, this humus serves as food 

 for the plant. We further find that the timber provides the plant 

 with shade protecting it from the hot rays of the sun during the 

 summer months. After observing these conditions of the natural 

 home of ginseng we are now in a better position to provide for an 

 artificial home for it. 



