The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-07

OF the towns attractions, and is as
pretty as flower garden. The seed
stem extends above the foliage some
six to ten inches; the berries are a
deep scarlet, and the bunch resembles
a red apple or rose. Every bunch OF
berries or seed-head contains from
fifty to 200 berries. and each berry two
seeds. These ripen and are ready for
picking in September.
Millions In 1t.
1.-THE growth dies with the approach
of winter. and the roots must be pro-
tected during cold weather by a coat
of leaves, which are left to rot and
enrich the ground.
Touching the question OF renum-
Grafton. the facts and figures given out
by this same authority are startling.
er-shadowing every other point OF
interest. and sounds like the dreams
OF visionary rather than the actual
deductions and conclusions of sane
sober. business man who stands ready
to produce the proof. The astounding
claim is this: Could an acre Of land
be planted and cultivated without loss
until the roots reach maturity-six
years-the product would be worth.
including the yearly revenue from sale
OF seed. approximately $4,000.
AS a matter of course, the task OF
filling an acre could not be accom-.
plished in six years. perhaps not In
twelve. but assaredly. by experience
and perseverance,. 1t could be done in
much less than an average lifetime.
and 1t would be a snug fortune made.
with the expenditure of vital force
Incident to fortune-getting reduced to
a minimum.
In view OF It's rare value, It goes
without saying that the tiller must
take precautions against petty thieves
and nocturnal maruders. hence
strong Enclosure of lattice, affording
the artificial shade required, answers
two-fold purpose. Other people are
growing ginseng in Highland county.
among them H. B. Wood, who has been
| quite successful"
| How to Make Ginseng in Virginia.
| Indeed, Slaven's letter Is interesting.
| Thus II may be seen that experience
has demonstrated that this peculiar
! herb can be profitably grown in this
country. and especially in Virginia. and
the fac, that Mr.. Suddarth finds ready
/, sale for all of his seed. seems to in
dicatc that many other people in the
mountains are going into the ginseng
| raising business.
! From all the information I can
| gather. the open ground. properly
| shaded. is the better place for the
herb, for while the forests furnish the
| desired shade, the roots of the trees
| rob 1t of both substance and moisture.
1t can be grown successfully on land
that is level or slopiug in any direc-
ton. but ground that slopes to the
authorities agree on one thing, and
that is that ginseng will not grow
unless it is shaded. The best way to
make this shade is to use laths for
a covering, mailing them on the frame
work one-ha!f OF an inch apart.
However, IL one should set posts in
the ground and build a framework
over the beds high enough to walk
! under. and then cover this with brush.
the shade would be sufficient.
To prepare the beds. dig or pillow
the ground deeply and pulverize thor
oughly. taking out all rubbish that
may interfere with the growth Of the
roots. Lay off the beds four fee, wide
and any length desired, leaving two
feet between the beds for walks. After
! the ground is prepared. the seed or
roots planted, it is but little work to
carp for the roots until. they are
ready to dig for market. Keeping the
beds free from weeds is necessary.
Ginseng. so it is said. will stand a
drought better than any other crop
known to agriculture.
Figures That Talk.
AS already Indicated. ginseng is a
good paying crop when once you get
| 1t going. perhaps the best that can
be grown. A bed ten by thirty feet
will bring you hundreds of dollars
yearly. Women as we'll as men are In