Now Is the Time to Get Started in 
the Medicinal Plant Business 
Ginseng and Golden Seal are the two biggest money makers 
of all the medicinal plants. These plants formerly grew wild 
in most of the Northern States, and in many parts of the 
South, and it was from these wild plants that the supply of 
roots was formerly secured. The crop of wild roots is now 
nearly exhausted, and it has become necessary to cultivate 
these plants. You will be making no mistake if you devote 
a part of your time to the growing of these two plants. 
Ginseng 
Ginseng is a big money maker. The average market price of dry ginseng 
roots is generally about $7.00 or $8.00 per pound. Read the ‘following 
news item clipped from a Wisconsin daily paper: 
“Wausau, Wis., May 21—(Special)—Perhaps by far the most valuable 
load of products of the soil that ever crossed the streets of Wausau, was 
seen a few days ago, drawn by one horse. The load consisted of eighteen 
inconspicuous barrels and no one would have surmised its value had it 
not been that J. H. Koehler was seen watching it with eagle eyes. Upon 
inquiry it was found that the barrels contained l,343y 2 pounds of ginseng, 
which had been sold for $8,061, and was now being started on its long 
journey to China. The crop was grown on one-half acre of ground near 
Wausau.” 
Ginseng should be planted in the fall, but to be certain of getting the 
seed, you should order same as soon as possible, for we will probably 
have our supply all sold long before planting time. The best way is to 
order your Ginseng seed at the same time you order your other seeds; 
then we can be sure to supply you. From 1,000 to 1,200* seeds are usually 
required for producing enough plants to set one square rod of ground. 
With each order for seed we will send complete cultural directions and 
names and addresses of buyers who will buy the roots from you. Pkt., 
25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. Seeds in bulk, $3.00 per 1,000; $12.50 per 5,000 • 
$22.50 per 10,000 ; $50.00 per 25,000, by parcel post, postpaid. 
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Golden Seal 
Golden Seal is easily grown, and is a sure money maker. When ready to dig, 
the roots should average at least one ounce each, green. This would make 18 
pounds of dry roots to each square rod. Dry Golden Seal roots usually sell for 
$2.00 to $3.00 per pound. At $2.00 a pound this would bring you $36.00 for the 
square rod. At this rate an acre would be worth $5,760.00. Besides this, enough 
small plants will be found to set out twice as large a patch and the fibrous roots 
that are left in the ground will form buds and reset the patch. 
The figures we give are not overdrawn in the least. One of the leading buyers 
of medicinal roots says he bought a crop of cultivated Golden Seal that averaged 
nearly 8 ounces per root, dried. Think of it! At $2.00 per pound an acre of such 
Golden Seal would bring $140,800.00. Any good, well drained soil is suitable for the 
growing of Golden Seal. Seed should be planted in the fall, but as our supply will 
be limited, we, in all probabilities, will be unable to supply you with seed unless 
you send your order at the time you order your other seeds. Order now (send cash 
with order) and seeds will be mailed to you at the proper time for planting. From 
1,000 to 1,200 seeds are usually needed for producing enough plants to set a square 
rod. With each order for seed we will send complete cultural directions and the 
names and addresses of medical root buyers who will buy the roots from you. Pkt., 
25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. Seeds in bulk, $3.00 per 1,000; $12.50 per 5,000 ; $22.50 per 
10,000 ; $50.00 per 25,000, parcel post, postpaid. 
Strawberries from Seed 
Red Alpine. Seed sown in 
pots in winter will produce 
fruits the following fall. 
Plants from the general sow¬ 
ing made in spring and sum¬ 
mer yield delicious fruit over 
an inch in length during the 
succeeding Strawberry season. 
Berries are often produced as 
late as the last of October or 
early November. Berries are 
not as large as the standard 
varieties, but are of superior 
quality and have the rich wild 
Strawberry flavor. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c. 
Ginseng and Golden Seal Plants 
Many of our customers wish to set out Ginseng and Golden Seal 
plants, and get a patch started in that way, instead of planting 
seed, and to such persons we can supply plants in limited quan¬ 
tities. Others want to know how to identify these plants when 
they find them growing wild. It is rather difficult for us to so 
describe them that one can be positive in their identity after read¬ 
ing the descriptions only, but we can supply any of our customers 
with one or more of the plants, which will be a positive guide to 
anyone wishing to dig wild plants. 
We have but a limited number of the plants to offer, so would 
recommend that you place your order as early as possible. Plants 
will then be sent at the proper time for transplanting. Golden 
Seal plants can be supplied either spring or fall ; Ginseng plants 
usually in the fall only, depending upon the season. Plan on set¬ 
ting about 800 plants to each square rod. 
Prices of both Golden Seal and Ginseng Plants (two-year-old 
plants) : One plant, 25c; 12 for $1.00; 50 for $2.50: 100 for $4.00; 
250 for $8.50; 500 for $16.00; 1,000 for $30.00, delivered to any 
part of the United States, prepaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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