
Golden. Seal 
Golden Seal is a Money Maker 
We believe that there 
is more money to-be made 
growing Golden Seal than 
any of the other me- 
dicinal plants. It is used . 
extensively in the manu- 
facture and compounding 
of many medicines. The 
plants formerly grew 
wild in many parts of the 
United States, 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 neces- 
sary to cultivate t hese 
one ounce each, green. 
,per pound for the leaves. 
over $100.00 per each square rod. 
the patch. 
order as soon as possible. 
to set a square-rod. 
When ready to dig, the roots should average at least 
This would make approximately 
18 pounds of dry roots to each square rod. At the time 
of going to press with this catalog, medicinal root buy- 
ers are paying $6.00 per pound for the roots and $1.00 
At the present price of roots, 
18 pounds of dry roots per square rod would bring you 
Besides, you would 
add to this the amount you would receive for the leaves. 
In addition to all of this, enough small plants should 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 
Golden Seal seed should be planted in the fall, but 
‘as our supply may be limited, you should place your 
Order now (send cash with 
order) and fresh seeds from our 1948 crop will be sent to 
you at the right time for fall planting. 
seeds are usually required for producing enough plants 
With each order for seed we will 
send complete cultural directions and the names and ad- time: 
Prices of Golden ‘Seal - 
Plants 
Many of our customers wish to set out Golden 
Seal plants and get a patch started in that way in- 
stead of planting seed, and to such persons, we can 
supply plants in limited quantities. Others want. to 
know how to identify these plants when they find 
them growing wild. Jt is rather difficult for us to so 
describe them that one can be positive in their 
identity after reading the descriptions only, but we 
can supply any of our customers with one dozen or 
more of the plants, which will be a positive guide to 
anyone wishing to dig wild plants. We will have a 
few plants which will be ready for delivery next fall. 
If you wish to purchase some of them, we would 
recommend that you place your order aS soon as pos- 
sible, as we will no doubt be sold out before planting 
Order now (send cash with order) and plants 
About 1,000 
‘ Rlaiiee. dresses of medicinal root buyers who will buy the roots will be delivered to you at the right time for fall 
< Golden Seslas elie SHON Men teat apot Fos from you. planting. Set about 700 plants to each square rod. 
zrowing is in the woods, where no cultivation is re- 
ae pulred They may also Ba easily ete ande® culties PRICES (Fresh Seed) delivered after the 1949 crop PRICES of two-year-old plants; 25 plants for 
Si: iion in slat houses or under other artificial shade, Any is ready: (Pkt. 25c). (5 pkts. $1. 00). Seed in bulk, ($4.00 $2.00; {00 for $7.00; 500 for $32.00; 1,000 for $60.00, 
-yood, well drained soil is suitable. ; per 1,000), prepaid. delivered to any part of the United States, prepaid. 
Ginseng - 
PRICES OF SEED: 

GINSENG 
Ginseng is grown and handled the same way as Golden 
Seal. The ideal spot for growing is in a wood lot haying 
natural shade where it requires no cultivation and will grow 
into a future money crop. Ginseng can also be grown under 
cultivation in slat houses or under other artificial shade. 
Any good, well drained soil is suitable. 
Most Ginseng roots are shipped.to China, and now that 
the market is again opening up there is a good demand for 
the roots. At the’ time of going to press with this catalog, 
medicinal root buyers are paying $8.00 per pound for the 
, dry roots, which gives the grower a handsome profit for the 
small space required for growing. 
From 1,000 to 1,200 seeds are usually required for pro- 
dueing enough plants for one square rod of ground. With 
each order for seeds or plants we will send complete cultural 
directions and names and addresses of Ginseng root buyers. 
Orders for Ginseng seeds and plants will be filled at the 
proper planting time in the fall. 
(Pkt., 25c) (5 pkts., 
$1.00). Seed in bulk ($3.00 per 1,000) ($12.50 
per 5,000) ($22.50 per 10,000) ($50.00 per 25,000) prepaid. 
2-YEAR-OLD PLANTS: 
25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.00; 500 for $32.00; 1,000 for $60.00, deliv- 
ered prepaid to any part of the United States. 
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367 page Medicinal Plant Book 
“Ginseng uy Other Medicinal Plants” is a book of 367 pages with about 100 illustra- 

OTHER 
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tions. It gives a list of plants having medicinal value, and gives 
yaluable information about their cultivation, marketing, ete. It 
contains 40 illustrations of Ginseng, showing this plant in yvari- 
ous stages of development, and 20 illustrations of Golden Seal, 
showing plants and roots at different stages of growth.. Some 
40 other roots, plants and herbs having medicinal value are 
described and illustrated with good photographs. $5,000.00 to 
$20,000.00 per acre is often realized by the grower of Ginseng, so 
the several chapters in this book that are devoted to Ginseng are 
alone worth many times the price of the book. ‘‘Ginseng and 
Other Medicinal Plants’’ is a book that every grower of medicinal 
plants should have. It also shows, how considerable money can be 
made collecting wild plants and preparing them for the market. 
Price, prepaid, cloth bound, $2.00. 




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HER BS === how to Grow and Use Them 
The most complete and prattical book yet published on the subject. Tells 
all about growing all kinds of Herbs both in the home garden and commer- 
Tells about drying and curing Herbs, their wes etc. 198 pages of 
valuable information. Price, $2.75, prepaid. 
“soning and animal tonic ; 

Culinary and Medicinal HERBS 
Herbs are both useful and ornamental, and are easily grown in beds, 
flower borders, rockeries and in the vegetable garden. They contribute 
flavor to the. menu and fragrance to the home. For winter use, cut 
stalks on a dry day, when not quite in full bloom, thoroughly dry in the 
shade, and pack in air-tight jars. Varieties marked with ai¥ asterisk 
(*) are perennial. 
ANISE. Aromatic seeds; leaves for 
salads. (Pkt. 10¢) (oz, 50c). 
*BALM. Fragrant, lemon-minty 
leaves. (Pkt. {5c). 
BASIL, Sweet. For spicy flavoring. This 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c). 
HOLT'S MAMMOTH 
SAGE 
variety produccs 
much larger leaves and of 
BORAGE. For seasoning and salads. better quality than the com- 
(Pkt. 10c) (0z. 60c). mon garden sage. It does 
CARAWAY. A biennial, grown for not produce seed. Plants 
its spicy seeds. (Pkt. (0c) (oz. 50c) only, (50c¢ each) (3 for 
(14 Ib. $1.25). $1.25) (12 for $4.75) pre- 
=CATNIP, or CATMINT. For sea- paid. 

also used as 
tea for nervous headaches. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz.-50c) (%4 Ib. $1.50). : 
*CHIVES. For salads and wild onion flavor. (Pkt. t5¢e) (4% oz. 50c). 
Plants (small clumps), (40c each) (3 for $1.00) (12 for $3.75) prepaid. 
CORIANDER. Aromatic seed. (Pkt. {0c¢) (oz. 50c). 
DILL. For seasoning pickles. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (%4 lb. 65c) (lb. 
$1.60) prepaid. 
*FENNEL, Sweet. For flavoring. (Pkt. 15¢) (oz. 50c). 
*HOREHOUND. Used for flavoring candy, and tea for coughs, (Pkt. 
15c). 
*HYSSOP. Flavoring and salads. (Pkt. (5c) (oz. 75c). 
MARJORAM, Sweet. Used in soups and salads; also as a tea for in- 
digestion. (Pkt, 5c). 
*ROSEMARY. For soups and aromatic oil. (Pkt. {5e). 
SAFFRON. For flavoring and coloring. (Pkt. 5c). 
*SAGE, Broad Leaved. For seasoning dressings, sausages, etc. (Pkt. 
15c) (% oz. 50c). 
SUMMER SAVORY. 
{5ce) (% oz. 75c). 
sce ie For seasoning and making tea for nervous headaches. 
(Pkt. Cc). : 
*WORMWOOD. Used for worm medicine and flavoring liqueurs; a 
fine poultry tonic. (Pkt. {5ce) (oz. $1.00) (14 Ib. $3.00). 
For flavoring salads, dressings and gravies. (Pkt. 
ANNUAL HERB 
MIXTURE 
PERENNIAL HERB. 
' MIXTURE 
This seed packet is a mixture 
of the perennial varieties de- 
Pkt. 20c. 
This seed packet is a mix- ; 
ture of the annual varieties 
seri is page. Pkt., c ! 
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