Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-05-15

WILL. buy any amount of sUMAC LEAVES
l that are gathered in due time and properly
Cured accord g to the Following Directions and
Pay CashJo them according to quality, as follows
delivered tiny
SUMAc AND BARK MILLS, WINCHESTER.
DIEEcrIoSs.-TheS umac ehould be taken LrhiEe
the sap is still in The ecf-and before it has turned
much REQ, say a< general thing. during latter
part of June July, August and forepart of Sep
tember, but in after il has begun TO dry up
and deaden after the least FROST
The Red Berries must all be thrown ont. The
Little Low Black Sumnc, as it 10 called, 10
good as any, and car be taken later being mere
hardy.
under and not allowed TO be burnt by the
q ioet, TO be in such large quantities IA
O hea: in curng-any OF which destroys its color
and strength and renders it ralueless II should
be thrown upon tight floor TO cure, but raised
up, to let the air get under it; and by shelly
ing loosely much surface can be obtained in a
am all space. and the Sumac will cure faster. All
Sumsc should be gathe red at icast mon Tn be fore
il is sufficiently cured TO he brought in for SALE
and in bad weather even a longer time may be
quired to properly dry it; for not only the leaf,
but it's stem too must he thoroughly dry; SO that
il will snap short off. like CLAW pipe stem. or it
cannot be received for it will heat and fpoil-hi,
must be strictly Observed.
However long Sumac may have been taken
however dry it may be, it will draw the dampness
from the atmosphere In da mp time, and rnust not
be packed until il is perfectly dried out again
We cannot receive Surnac when damp any moro
than when it 10 green. IT MUST BE Dry
Sumac should have the same green, bright color
and fresh appearance when cured when taken
from the bush, and must not be beached, look
dark and dead smell ntsfy II 10 uBt az impoT-
tant to have your Sumac gathered at the proper
time nd in good condition hen brought to mar
ket any thing else II sund or dirt of any kind.
any other kind OF leaves, are found anong it, II
will not be bought at any price OF all; and by mix
ing poor with good you spoil all.
The LEAF is what is wanted, but to facilitate
the ga thering you strip off the blades that ls,
take the itne f,cigs upon hich the leaves imnt
k,atelv erow-or you cnn cut stalk and all and
when dry enough thresh il, nd take out the stems
being careful OF TO maxi il too fine to pre-
vent the detect ton OF adulteration.
r. -oaJ hr;oht leave. ,-a,I c,,oJ ,,d cIa.paJ
thai IS free from stem and all impurities. OSE Dot
LAR AND TwESTy-FIvE Gents per hundred pounds
will be paid, and others bought accordin ely.
mac, and when the stalk dies the roots ected
cutting the talk c!ose to the ground-the branches
will keep the Leaves part and prevent them from
heating, when fret gathered; and by little
Threshing before the Sumac gets too DRY. 30 not
to break up too much-the Stems ca n be easily sep
nrnted, leaving the Leaf God condition for bag.
gng when thoroughly cured and n w shoots will
leaves than tho old stalk.
When your SUMAC is all ready for delivery.
BAGS will be Furnished fer bringing it in but
thew must be we'll filled and promptly returned
with care. Any one getting Bags for others will
be held responsible for the return of the same and
all Bags not returned will have to be paid Tor.
VIII AN0w at Least 81 90 per 100 u.s.
for G God Sumac Leaves tany Station this aide of
Cumberland on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
o. Shippers should all casee pac the bal ell
and them up securely, and put Gome Mark on
each Bag g, ind notify me by mail, before shipment
may know whom the different tots. often
ceived in the same car, belong; and have them as
ported. weighed snd inspected separately, when
received by having beeu advised beforehand by
the sh pers, thus much confusion, trouble
and dissatisfaction. will also
BUY GOOD BLACK OAK BARK
that is properly taken and cured and PAY CASH
FOR II, al the rate OF SIS PER CORD of I2S feet
Elk fHhs YIN 8 Ter E SG4c On ND
atany point, from Martinsburg to Harrisonburg,
when closely piled and filled full. But the cars
must 10 carefully and we'll loaded, in order TO
freight.
DiaEcrIoss.-Commepce peeliDg the bark
the cap starts in the Spring, and in taxing
il peel much of the tree a possible-cven the
limbs-for the young tender bark is the best, and
il lighter cartin E. and measures we'll
The outside of the Bark must oltrdys be kept up,
which will prevent its curling, and it must be
loosely piled, to allow the air to pass freely
through it. and perfectly dry it. The outer or
rough eide m ust always be kept up. in order 20
protect the inner feshy aide from the vea tier
which Being the part used must be kept bright md
not allowed to mould get wet, which Injuries its
color and strength.
GERMAN SMITH.
NAV Is. lS77-4m. Winchester, Va.
Union Sets just received and Tor sale by