After a long delay – the result of a highly mobile, and doubtless stressful, period in Craig Thompson's life (see note at issue's end for details) – the ninth issue of Ginseng Roots has at long last arrived!  This time around we are given a detailed look at the business of Wisconsin ginseng at its strong links to mainland China and Taiwan.  Another amazing, highly informative, educational and entertaining issue of this epochal series.  Don't miss it!