Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-09-17
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I will buy any amount of sumae that (.
for it ? ccording to quslity, as follows-ds
hvered at my Sumae and Bark Mills, Wiz
chester.
DIRECTlONS.-Tbc Sumao should T.
taken while thesap is still in the lesf-ans
before it has turned much RED, saw as -
e neral thing, during July, August and for+
part of September, blu: in no case after it he's
begun to dry up and deaden, after til
least frost.
The Red Berries should all be thrown out
The Little Low, or Black Sumac, as it is call, =
is gond as any.
1t may be wilted in the sun, but must l..
cured under cover, nd not a low ed to be bul AK
by the sun or to get wet, or to be in SUI
large quantities as to heat in curing-any =.
which destroys its color and strength ah4
renders it valueess. 1t should not be thros q,
upon a tight hooT to cure, but raised up, SC =
to let the air get under il; and by shelviLr
loosely, much surface can be obtained in
small space. and the Sumac will cure fas.e!
All Sumac should be gathered at least month
before it is sufficiently cured to properly dr.,
it; for not only the leaf, but the steam toe
must be thoroughly dry; all the sap must l..
dried up, SO that it will heat and spoil-ti.
must be strictly observed.
However long Sumac may have been taE.b
or however dry il may be, it will draw thv
dampness from the atmosphere in Q damn
time, and must not be pack until it is perfeo
ly dried out again. We cannot receive Sums'.
when damp any more than when it is gre.p.
1t must be dry.
Sumac should have the same green, brigh,
color and fresh appearance when cured a.
when taken from the bush, and must not r.
bleached, nor look dark and dead, nor smt
musty. 1t is just as importantto have yop'
Sumac gathered at the proper time and in gee
condition when brought to mar ket as any thirt
else. II sand or dirt of any kind or any othvr
kind ofleaves, are found among it, it will ne
be bought at any price tall; and by mixing
bad with good you spoil all.
The Leaf is what is wanted, but to facilitate
the gathering you can strip off the blades
that is, take the little twigs upon which the
leaves immediately grower you can cut stal7
and all, and When dry enough thresh it, art
take GU the stems, being careful not to mals
it too fine so as to prevent the detection G.
adulteraiion.
For good sound bright leaves, we'll cleans.
til at is fr ee from stems and al impuritIe.
One Dollar and Twenty-Fiv Cents per han
dred pounds viii be paid, at our nj ills or 81 DE
at any railroad station and others bought ae
cordiugly. 49,.
The st ripping off the leaves is apt to kill
the Sumac, and when thestalk dies the roofs
connected with it die also; therefore, we wouiJ
ground-the branches will keep the leave.
apart and prevent them from beating, wh.s
first gathered;, and by little tn reshing before
the Sumac gets too dry. SO as not to break s.
up TOO much--tne stems can De easily separate
leaving the eatin good condition for bagginr
when thoroughly cured, and new shoots wi
spring UP next season, bearing more andlarge,
leaves til an the old stalk.
When your Sumac is all ready for delivery
Bags will be Furnished tor bringing it in; bu,
they must be well filled and promptly returnes
with care. Apply for Bags to the Stores, OF
Factory on Braddock Street, above the Run.
WILL BUY ALL THE -
L BLACK OAK BARK
that is properly taken and cured, and
PAY CASH FOR 1T,
at the rate Of 81 per cord,of l2S feet meas sure
ment, delivered at my Samac and Bark Mills,
Winchester, or SIS, 90 on Cars at any point.
DIRECTIONS.
Commence peeiinR the bark az soon as the sal
starts in the spring and in taking it peel as
much of the tree rs possible-even the large
limbs-for she;yonng tender bark is the best.
The outside OF the Bark must always be kept
up, which will prevent its curling, ard it must
be loosely piled, SO as TO allow the air to pass
freely through it ,and perfectly dry it. Tbs
on ter or rous h side must always be kept up, in
order to prote ct The inner or feshs aide frem
the weather-which being tn e part used, mus
be kept brigh tand not allowed to mould or
get wet, which Injuries it's color.
GERMAN SMITH.
June IL 1874. Winchester. Va.