This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ...namely, there is likely to be an overstimulation of seed production as long as high prices persist (see letters from Messrs. Eisenhauer, Wells and Stanton) which will tend to impair root development; the product of different growers is likely to be variable until definite methods of growing are agreed upon and ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ...namely, there is likely to be an overstimulation of seed production as long as high prices persist (see letters from Messrs. Eisenhauer, Wells and Stanton) which will tend to impair root development; the product of different growers is likely to be variable until definite methods of growing are agreed upon and definite grades of product made; the cultivated roots are likely to lack a flavor that the wild root possesses (see letter from Messrs. Eisenhauer & Co.) or, what amounts to the same thing, to possess a flavor that the wild root lacks, so that the final purchaser may not fancy it. Now is the time, therefore, to establish control of the plant and to make it meet the oriental requirements. In this connection several hints are furnished by the consuls, and others by Mr. T. B. Cunningham, of Baltimore, Md., who has spent several years in Hong Kong, being connected with the exporting trade, and who is enthusiastic over the cultivation of ginseng in America. Mr. Cunningham stated, during an interview with Mr. Hart, "that he did not believe too much pains could be taken in perfecting the American article to the highest standard, in order to maintain the great demand for the American root in China. Therefore, it seems prudent for the present cultivators to exercise the greatest care in cultivating, preparing for market and marketing this product, knowing that the Chinese are very cautious in their dealings, and that it would be much easier to depreciate the market with' inferior quality roots than it would be to regain the confidence of the Chinese after such harm had been done." It seems only necessary to add that the production of a good quality of root is not the last stage; there is yet the marketing, which, at present, is far too...
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Very Good. VG+, 1903 Orange Judd 'New' edition, no dustjacket if issued, green boards with gilt lettering on spine & cover that all reads fine, only very mild wear, seed-store sticker on inside cover, no markings found-pages very nice.
