This ginseng growing under trec shade, is about ualf grown, 
Whi produce three valuable crops uf seed by the time tne roots are 
mature, it occupies pasture land that would not be 
a.nually for other purposes. 
Many farmers could well spare a quarter or half acre out of his 
wcod lot pasture io grow ginseng to pay his boys’ or girls’ expenses 
thru college six years hence if he does not need the proceeds for him- 
self to pay off the mortgage, build a new house or give him and mother 
a trip around the world. Get your pencil and figure it out yourself, 
Two pounds GINSENG seed are necessary for two square rcds see] 
the first two years. Allowing some loss this would about cover a quar- 
ter or third of an acre when reset. 
After planting and resetting there would be little work if planted 
on ground not infested with weeds, for shade and mulch discourages 
weeds. 
VOFrtii $20.00 
The number roots necessary to make a pound dry marketable 
roots will depend on care, soil, shade and mulch to maintain mois- 
ture during the growing season unless the grower is fortunate 
enough to be able to sprinkle or irrigate it a couple times cacti 
season. 
See what a few rods would bring at the lowest possible estimate 
LAKE SARAH SPECIALTY FARM Te KFOR. MINN. 
