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Growing American Ginseng 
WHAT IS IT? -Ginseng is a medicinal plant, the roots 
of which have been used for centuries as the most highly 
prized and reliable standard medicine of the Chinese people. 
To them it is as important as quinine is to us. However, 
unfortunately for them, soil and climatic conditions in China 
prevent growing Ginseng except in certain small areas, and 
in limited quantities. Due to tremendous demand, born of 
necessity, the price is unusually high. ($8.00 to $12.00 per 
POUND being paid to American growers—average yield ONE 
TON per acre.) 
A 2-Year-Old Ginseng Bed at Otisco, Minn. 
AMERICAN GINSENG -Years ago this 
valuable plant was discovered in abundance, 
growing wild in our native American timber. 
Early settlers gathered it for export to China. 
However, as our native timber was gradually 
destroyed, the wild plant became almost extinct, 
and because of the ever-increasing demand from 
China, growing Ginseng is now very profitable. 
The following states seem to be most adapted 
for its culture: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, 
Michigan, New York, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, 
Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. 
YIELD AND PRICE -According to a bul¬ 
letin of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
the average production of Ginseng roots is one 
ton per acre. The average price paid for roots 0ne Acre of G. ingen g Pa id for this $20,000 
Home in Mitchell Co., Iowa. 
MARKET -We will put our Ginseng custom¬ 
ers in touch with - exporters who specialize in 
shipping Ginseng to China and who are only 
too anxious to buy any available roots at mar¬ 
ket prices. We also offer the opportunity of 
marketing through us. There is always a de¬ 
mand and a good price waiting. The Dept, 
of Agriculture states that growing Ginseng for 
export offers attractive possibilities and although 
Ginseng has been exported for more than half 
a century, the price is rising and the supply 
diminishing. So get started now and “cash 
in’’ on this Golden Opportunity with a sure 
profit. 
American Ginseng Roots—Worth $8.00 to 
$12.00 Per Pound and Up. 
during the last 32 years was $8.85 per pound. 
A bed 4 ft, wide and 16 ft. long produced ten 
pounds of roots valued at $11.65 per pound. 
Such a bed would require about 200 roots. 
SOIL AND SHADE -Ginseng requires a 
well drained, acid soil such as is found in our 
native timber of Oak, Basswood, Hickory, But¬ 
ternut, Walnut, Red Elm and Hard Maple. Gin¬ 
seng can best be grown in the shade of these 
trees, for this type of soil is most suitable. 
SEED PRODUCTION -Ginseng produces 
seed the second year, and from the third year 
on to maturity, will produce from 100 to 200 
seeds on each plant. The root itself continues 
to develop, reaching its full maturity in six 
years, when it is of most value. 
COST -To assure your success, we recom¬ 
mend planting not less than 200 roots, or 2,000 
seeds. A larger project will jDrove more profit¬ 
able, as our free descriptive circular will ex¬ 
plain more fully. 
We offer stratified seed only, as fresh seed will 
not germinate until the second year. 1,000 seeds, 
$5.00, 5,000 seeds, $20.00, 10,000 seeds, $35.00, 
prepaid. Two-year-old roots, 100 for $5.00, 
500 for $20.00, 1,000 for $30.00, 10,000 for 
$250.00, prepaid. 
We guarantee seed of 85% germination, and 
roots to be in healthy growing condition. 
WE HELP YOU SUCCEED 
Our Ginseng Department is at your service, 
giving valuable experience covering 35 years 
in Ginseng growing. Get started this spring, 
or in the fall. Plant either roots or seed. 
However, by planting roots you will harvest 
a seed crop the first year after transplanting 
and you will have a two-year start toward 
marketable roots. 
Further information and growing instructions 
free—enclose 2c stamp to cover postage. 
Make Ginseng Growing your business, your 
hobby, or your side line—but get the right start 
with Northern Grown Seed or Roots. 
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