$ $ $ Growing Medicinal Plants 
Golden Seal is a Money Maker 
We believe that there When ready to dig, the roots should average at least Many of our customers wish to set out Golden 
is more mone be de one ounce each, green. This would make approximately Seal plants and get a patch started in that way in- 
f a a As aa 18 pounds of dry roots to each square rod. At the time stead of\planting seed, and to such persons, we can 
growing Golden nea aN of going to press with this catalog, medicinal root buy- supply plants in limited quantities. Others want to 
any of the other me- ers are paying $4.00 per pound for the roots and 50c know how to identify these plants when they find 
dicinal plants. Tt is used per pound for the leaves. At the present price of roots, them growing wild. It is rather difficult for us to so 
extensively in the manu- 18 pounds of dry roots per square rod would bring you describe them that one can be positive in their 
ae andi compantedin over $100.00 per each square rod. Besides, you would identity after reading the descriptions only, but we 
. ne g add to this the amount you would receive for the leaves. can supply any of our customers with one dozen or 
of many medicines. The © Mm addition to all of this, enough small plants should be — more of the plants, which will be a positive guide to 
plants formerly grew _ found to set we twice as large a patch and the fibrous = anyone wishing to dig wild plants. We will have a 
wild in many parts of the bis or are left in the ground will form buds and reset few plants which will be ready for delivery next fall. 
United States, and it was tae euae If you wish to purchase some of them, we would 
£ : 3 E e hat you place your order as soon as pos- 
m th wil ‘] recommend that } j 
fee . oes : a ants eps ad Se seed ene singles oe hee but sible, as we will no doubt be sold out before planting 
that the supply of roots ; DDLWa mays DOM imited; TyOuUSSsnould: Place Your time. Order now (send cash with order) and plants 
was formerly secured. order as soon as possible. Order now (send cash with 
order) and fresh seeds from our 1950 crop will be sent to will be delivered to you at the right time for fall 
The crop of wild roots is you at the right time for fall planting. About 1,000 pienting.- Sot aboilt 700 plants to each, palaregs, 


now nearly exhausted, seeds-are usually required for producing enough plants 2 
and it has become neces- to set a square rod. With each order for seed we will Prices of Golden Seal 
Golden Seal sary to cultivate these send complete cultural directions and the names and ad- 
< dresses of medicinal root buyers who will buy the roots P| t 
plants. from you. \ ants 
Golden Seal is easily grown. The ideal spot for d as ; 
growing is in the woods, where no cultivation is re- PRICES of two-year-old plants: 12 plants for $1.25; 
quired. They may also be easily grown under cultiva- PRICES (Fresh Seed) delivered after the 1950 crop 25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.00; 500 for $32.00; ¢,000 
tion in slat houses or under othersartificial shade. Any is ready: (Pkt. 25e) (5 pkts. $1.00). Seed in buik, ($4.00 for $60.00, delivered to any part of the United States, 
good, well drained soil is suitable. per 1,000), prepaid. c prepaid. 
GINSENG Culinary and Medicinal HERBS 
Herbs are both useful and ornamental, and are easily grown in beds, 
Ginseng is grown and handled the same way as Golden flower borders, rockeries and in the vegetable garden. They contribute 
Seal. The ideal spot for growing is in a wood lot having flavor to the menu and fragrance to the home. For winter use, cut 
natural shade where it requires no cultivation and will grow stalks on a dry day, when not quite in full bloom, thoroughly dry in the 
into a future money crop. Ginseng can also be grown under shade, and pack in air-tight jars. Varieties marked with an asterisk 
eultivation in slat houses or under other artificial shade. (*) are perennial. 
Any good, well drained soil is suitable. 
ANISE. Aromatic seeds; leaves for 

As the Chinese market for dry roots has existed for over a salads. (Pkt. {0c) (oz, 50c). HOLT'S MAMMOTH 
‘century, attaining an annual value of a million dollars, the *BALM. Fragrant, lemon-minty 4 
future outlook is good despite temporarily unsettled condi- leaves. (Pkt. 15c). SAGE 
tions. At the time of going to press with this catalog, me- BASIL, Sweet. For spicy flavoring. variety produces 
dicinal root buyers are paying $8.00 per pound for the dry (Pkt. {5c) (oz. 65c). much lar leaves and of 
roots, which gives the grower a handsome profit for the small BORAGE. For seasoning and salads. better quality than the com- 
space required for growing. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c). mon garden sage. It does 
CARAWAY. A biennial, grown for not produce seed. Plants 
From 1,000 to 1,200 seeds are usually required for pro- its spicy seeds. (Pkt. !0c) (oz. 50c). only, (50c¢ each) (3 for 
. ducing enough plants for one square rod of ground. With “CATNIP, or CATMINT. For sea- $1.25) (6 for $2.30) (12 for 
each order for seeds or plants we will send complete cultural soning and animal tonic; also used-as $4.20) prepaid. 
; directions and names and addresses of Ginseng root buyers. tea for nervous headaches. (Pkt. [5c) 
Ginseng Orders for Ginseng seeds and plants will be filled at the (44 02. 50c¢) (oz. 90c). 
proper planting time in the fall. CHIVES. For salads and wild onion flavor. (Pkt. 15¢) (% oz. 55c¢) 
(oz. $1.06). Plants (small clumps), (40¢ each) (3 for $1.00) (6 for 
PRICES OF SEED: (Pkt., 25c) (5 pkts., $1.60). Seed in bulk ($3.00 per 1,000) ($12.50 $1.80) (12 for $3.00) prepaid. . 
per 5,000) ($22.50 per 10,000) ($50.60 per 25,000) prepaid. GGRIANDER. Aromatic seed. (Pkt. 10e) (oz. 50c). 
2-YEAR-OLD PLANTS: 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.06; 500 for $32.00; 1,000 for DILL. For seasoning pickles. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25¢) (%4 Ib. 60e) (Ib. 
$60.00, delivered prepaid to any part of the United States. $1.60) prepaid. 
“FENNEL, Sweet. For flavoring. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c). 
*HOREHOUND. Used for flavoring candy, and tea for coughs. (PEt. 
15c) (4% oz. 50c). 
*HYSSOP. Flavoring and salads. (Pkt. 15ce) (% oz. 60c). 
MARJGRAM, Sweet. Used in soups and salads; also as a tea for in- 
, a a E . sa rs = 
digestion. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 40c) (0z. 70c). 
367 page Medicinal Plant Book *ROSEMARY. For soups and aromatic oil. (Pkt. {5c). 
; SAFFRON. For flavoring and coloring. (Pkt. 5c). 
*SAGE, Broad Leaved. For seasoning dressings, sausages, etc. (Pkt. 




“Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants’ is a book of 367 pages with about 100 illustra- 10c) (14 oz. 40c) (oz. 76e) (%4 Ib. $2.00). 
CEE ee tions. It gives a list of plants having medicinal value, and gives SUMMER SAVORY. For flavoring salads, dressings and gravies. (Pkt. 
® lt valuable information about their cultivation, marketing, etc. It 0c) (% oz. 40e) (oz. 70c). 
: } contains 40 illustrations of Ginseng, showing this plant in vari- “THYME. For seasoning and making tea for nervous headaches. 
GINSENG & ous stages of development, and 20 illustrations of Golden Seal, a ne ke : Aye a. eee 
showin lants -and roots at different stages of growth. Some = D. sed for worm medicine and flavoring Nqueurs; a 
40 WEEE weotal plants and herbs havines medicinal value are fine poultry tonic. (Pkt. 15ce) (4% 02. 60c) (oz. $1.00) (74 Ib, $3.00). 
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. 
PERENNIAL HERB 
MIXTURE 
This seed packet is a mixture } 
of the perennial varieties de- 
scribed on this page. Pkt. 20c. 
A “BEST SELLER" 
> Book on Gardening and Quick Freezing 
HERBS — How to Grow and Use Them n't Fall tf O7dur' One 
Listed on Page 28 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 
ANNUAL HERB 
MIXTURE 
This seed packet is a mix- 
ture of the annual varieties 
! described on this page. Pkt., 
20c. 









The most complete and practical book yet published on the subject. Tells 
all about growing all kinds of Herbs both in the home garden and commer- 
cially. Tells about drying and curing Herbs, their usage, etc. 198 pages of 
valuable information. Price, $2.75, prepaid. 

