Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1874-11-26
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1 will buy any amount of sumac that is
properly gathered and cured, and PAY Cash
for it according to quality. as follows-de.
livered at nv Sumae and Bark Mills, VIM
chester.
taken while the sap is still in the Zealand
before it has turned much RED, say as a
neral thing, during July, August and fore
part of september, bu: in no case after it b as
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 it is called
is as good as any.
1t may be wilted in the sun, but must be
cured under cover. md not allow ed to BIZ bu rnt
by the sun or to get wet, or to be in such
large quantities as to heat in curirg-any of
which DESTROYS its color and strength and
renders it valueless. 1t should not be thrown
upon tight hoo1 to cure, but raised up, so az
to let the air get under it; and by shelving
loosely. much surface can be obtained in a
small space. and the Sumac will cure faster.
All Sumac should be gathered at least month
before it is sufficiently cured to properly dry
it; for not only the leaf, but the steam too,
must be thoroughly dry; all the sap must be
dried up, so that it will heat and spoil-th!s
must be strictly observed.
However long Sumac may have been taken
or however dry il may be, it will draw the
dampness from the atmosphere in a damp
time, and must not be packed until it is per feet
" dried out again. We cannot receive Sumae
when damp any more than when it is green
1t must be dry.
Sumac should have the same green. brig hit
color and fresh appearance when cured as
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 pro- >er time md in good
condition when broug hit to market as anything
else. 1t sand or dirt of any kind, or any other
kind ofleaves, are found among it, it viii NOT
be bought at any price al all; and by mixing
bad with good you spoil all.
The Leaf is what is wanted, but to facilitate
the gathering you can strip II the blades
that is, take the little twigs upon which the
leaves Immediately grow-or you can cut stalk
| ard all, and whe u dry enough thresh it, and
take GU the stems, being careful not to make
it too fine so to prevent the detection o
adulteration.
For good sound bright leaves, well cleaned
that is free from items and al impuriues,
One Dollar and Twenty Five Cents per hun
dred pounds will be paid, at our mil Is or s. ,0U
| at anv railroad sta ton and others bought &C
cordingly.
The stripping off the leaves is apt to kill
the Sumac and when the stalk dies the roots
connected with it die also; therefore. we would
commend cutting the stalk close to the
ground-the branches will keep the leaves
apart and prevent them from heating when
first gathered; and by little tn reshing before
| the Sumac gets too dry. SO as not to break it
up too much-the stems can be easily separated
leaving the leaf in good condition for baggng
when thoroughly cured, and new shoots will
spring up next season, bearing more andlarger
leaves tn an the old stalk.
When your Sumaci is all ready for delivery,
Bags viii be Furnished tor bringing 1t In; but
| they must be we'll filled and promptly returned
| with care. Apply for Bags to the Stores, or
Factory on Braddock Street. bove the Run.
T WILL BUY ALL THE
i BLACK OAK BARK
that isproperly taken and cured, and
PAY CASH FOR IT,
at the rate Of 81 per cord of l2s feet mea sure
ment. delivered at my Sumac and Bark Mills,
Winchester, or $751; on Cars at any point.
DIRECTIONS.
Commence peelipg the bark as soon as the sa J.
Startsi in the spring and in taking it peel as
much of the tree a possible-even the large
limbs-for the young tender bark is the best
The outside of the Bark must always be kept
up, which will prevent its curling. and it must
be loosely piled, to allow the air to pass
freely tn: oueh it, and perfectly dry it. The
GU ter or roug b side must ALWAYS be kept up, in
order to prote ct the inner or iethv side from
the weather-which being the part used must
be kept brig tand not allowed to mould
get wet, which Injuries its color
GERMAN SMITH.
.une ii 1874. Winchester. Va.