Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1911 — 250 ACRES OF PEPPERMINT [ARTICLE]

250 ACRES OF PEPPERMINT

There are 250 acres of peppermint now growing and being set out in Rich Grove township. The Marion Land Company will have 200 acres. Dr. Cushing will harvest 40 acres and 5 acres of plants are being set out on the Bond farm. The plants are set out much like, strawberry vines with runpers. The Lake Bruce peppermint fields are being increased as well. William Shine is putting out an increased acreage. —Winarriac Journal.