Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-08-01
ADVERTISEMENTS
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Iwillbuy any amount of Sumac that is pro
perly gathered apd cured, and Pay Cash TO, II
according to quality, as follows-deliYercd al
my Sumac Bark Mills, Winchester.
DIREeTIoNs.-Th Sumac should be taken
while The sap IS still in the leat-and before il
has turned much Red, say as a general thing,
during July, August and September, but in no
case after it has begun to dry up and deaden.
nor after the least frost.
The Red Berries Should all be thrown out
The Little Low, or Black Sumac, as ii is called
is as good as any.
1t may be wilted in the sun, but must be
cured under cover, and not allowed to be burnt
by the sun or TO get wet, or to be in such large
quantities as to hea; in scuring-any of which
destroys its color and strength and renders It
vslueless. 1t shonld not be thrown upon a tight
focr to cure, bat raised up, so as to let the air
get under it, and by shelving loosely, much
snrfa ce can be obtained in small space. and
the Sumac win cure faster. All Sumac should
be gathered at least month before it is sutii-
GENTLY cured to be brought insfor sale, and in
bad weather even a longer time NAV be re-
CURED to properly " it, for not only the leaf,
but the stem, too must be thoroughly dry; all
the sap must De dried up, so that it will snap
short oil, like clay pipe stem, or it cannot be
| received, for it will heat and spoiI-this must
| be strictly observed
| However long Sumac may have been taken or
| however dry it may be, it will draw the damp
4 ness from the atmosphere in damp time, and
|
| out again. We cannot receive Sumac when
damp any more than when it is green. 1t must
| be dry.
| Sumac should have the same green, bright
| color and fresh appearance when taken from
the bush, and must not be bleached, nor look
dark and dead, nor smell musty. 1t is just as
| important to have your Sumac gathered at the
proper time and in good condition when brought
to market as anything else. 1fsand or dirt
ofany kind, or any Their kind of leaves, are
| found vii he of
price t all; and by mixing bad with good you
spoil all.
The Leafs what is wanted, but to facilitate
the gathering you can strip off the blades
| that is take the little twigs upon which the
| leaves grow or you can cut stalk and all, and
| when dry enough ,hresh it. and take out the
stems, being careful not to make it too fine SO
| as to prevent the detection of adulteration.
For good bright leaves, we'll cleaned-that is
free from stems and all impurities One Dollar
per hundred pounds will be paid and others
bought accordingly de liversd at any depot on
the .. A! Il NJ. r. Il.
The stripping off the leaves is apt to kill the
| Sumac and when the stalk dies the roots con-
nected with It die also; therefore, we would re,
| commend cutting the stalk close to the ground
the 81 anches will keep the leaves apart and
prevent them from heating when first gathered
and by a little threshing before the Sunac get.
too dry, so as not to break it UP too much-the
| stems can can be easily separated leaving the
|
thoroughly cured and new shoots will spring
up next season. bearing more and larger leaves
than the old stalk.
| When your Sumac is all ready tor delivery
| BAGS will be furnished for bringing it in; bu
! they must be well filled and promptly returned
! with care. Apply for Bags to the stores, OF
Factory ON Braddock street. above the Run.
WILL ALSO BUY BLACK OAK BARE
That is prop erly taken an cured, and pay Casl
for 1t at the ra tie of Six Dollars Per Cord de
/ livered at my Sumac and Bark Mills, Win
chester. Va, or 81 90 on the cars at any depo
on the .. A. M. Railroad
DlRECTlONS.--C Commence peeling the BAR
as soon as tho sap starts in the spring and il
taking it peel as much Of the trees as possbl
even the large lImbs-for the young tenGe
| bark is the best
After it is peeled it must be piled up NIGEL
through it, and perfectly dry it. The outer o
rough side must always be Kept up. in order
protect the inner or heshy side from the weatf
er-wh ich being the part used, must be KEEP
bright and not allowed to mould or get W e
which Injuries its color.
GERMAN SMITH,
Winchester, Va,
| July 4-3mo