from 1943 – 62. The work is rich in original and new material which we were unable to find in other Russian publications. Anglo-American literature contributes less up-to-date botanical knowledge.
GRUSHEVITSKY, I. B., Genshen( Ginseng-Panax). A. A. FEDDROFF, Editor-in-chief. Size 7 × 10½ in., 344 pp., illustrations, Bibliography, 3,000 copies, price R1.80( U. S. $ 1.98). Publisher: Academy of Science( Siberian Branch), Leningrad 1961.
One of the rare monographs outside Russia, this book contains complete information covering intent of purpose, biological, botanical, agronomical and medical, concerning the highest-priced plant in Asia. The book contains 141 drawings and half-tone illustrations plus ninety-three statistical and scientific tables. The bibliography, with annotations, is resourceful and most valuable. Monographs on Ginseng total 267, of which 170 are Russian, 85 English, French or German and 12 Chinese or Japanese. These date from 1828 – 1960, the most active research being within the last twenty years.
To date, the medical value of Ginseng has been denied in American publications. However, the commercial value is high, as the Chinese have always esteemed Ginseng as the most valuable of herbal plants, especially the wild variety, and have always bought all available American stock. In this case, our health resource lies in our own backyard, but to be convinced of this we need to study numerous monographs, also research and clinical data, from academies of science in other countries. With very limited facilities, our own efforts allowed classification of at least 500 works on Ginseng alone, which give full credit to the healing properties of the plant.
KAREEV, F. I., Rastenia Primeniaemie V Bitu( Plants for Daily Use). Size 6 × 8½ in., 243 pp., illustrations, 200,000 copies, price 90 kopecks( U. S. $ 1.00). Publishers: Moscow University, Moscow 1963. One of the typical books published by universities for the general public. In this case, giving shrubs, berries and herbs useful for decoration, nutrition and medication. A collective work of well-established scientific writers and researchers under the general direction of the editor, F. I. Kareev. Good information on local and foreign plants, with close attention and prominency to North American plant life. Wide interpretation of economical use of versatile plants.
KISELEFF, G. E., Tzvetovodstvo( Flower Gardening). Size 7 × 10½ in., 981 pp., illustrations, Bibliography, Index( Russian and Latin), 70,000 copies, price R2.67( U. S. $ 2.93). Publisher: Kolos, Moscow. Third revised edition, 1964. This book was prepared by Kiseleff but the editorial is by nine outstanding authorities in the field. Generally for gardeners, botanists or agronomists, with no direct information on medical value of plants. Botanical information is valued for general study on herbalogy and in field work. Many photo-illustrations, with some in colour. Bibliography totals fifty-one original works, monographical in character, dated 1947 – 55.
KONDRATENKO, P. T., KUR, S. D., ROJOKO, F. M., Zagotovka, Virashivanie I Obrabotka Lekarstvennich Rasteny( Collecting, Cultivating and Processing Medical Plants). Size 6 × 9 in., 346 pp., illustrations, Bibliography, Index( Russian and Latin), 13,000 copies, price R1.12( U. S. $ 1.23). Publisher: Medicina, Moscow. 1965.
A book of especial interest to state institutes and organizations collecting or processing medical plants; also for cultivators on state-owned farms, teachers and youth organizations, in general, all interested in the growing, cultivating and usage of medical plants. Authors give botanical descriptions, properties and commercial or industrial demand; also geographical and agronomical calendar. The book is divided into three parts: general information on medical plants with historical review and practical information on cultivating and processing requirements for State purchasing agents; botanical description, listed alphabetically; and information regarding processing and storing of herbs. This last part will be of interest to prospective herb gardeners and