Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-09-04
.sUNIAC ANDBARK.


delivered AT my
SUMAc AND BARK MILLS, WINCHESTER.
the sap still IN tbs Ieef-and before it has turned
much n ed, cay a. a general thing. during latter
part of June July, August and forepart ot Sep
tember bat in no ca sc II err il has to dry up
and deaden, nor after the least frost. =
The Red Berries must all be thrown out. Inc
Little Low Hack Sunec, a. IL 10 called. IL as
good as nnyi and car be taken later, beng mere
hardy. =,
II may be ~ilted in the sun hut must be cured
under eOusr aud allowed 10 be 6arnt by the son
or to get trrt, or 10 be in such large Quantities
to heat in curing-0ny Of which destroys its eolO1
be thrown upon tight fioor to cure, but raised
up as toilet the air get under it; and by shelly
small pace, and the Sumac will cure faster. All
Sumsc should be gather ed at least q month before
and in bad wes,her even a longer time may be re,
quired 10 properly dry 1t; for not only the leaf,
tut its stem too, must be thoroughly dry; so that
it will snap short of, like clay pipe e'em. or u
cannot be received, for it will boat and spoil-thfs
must be strictly oLscrcea.
However long Sumac may have beon taken OF
however dry il may be, it will draw the dampness
from he atmosphere da mp time, and Hl,i,f not
be packed until it is perfectly dried out again
We cannot receive Sumac when damp any more
than when it ia green. IT MUST BE Day;
sumac should have the same green, 6rtghf color
fresh appearance when cured as when taken
the hush. and must not be b!tGced. nor look
dark and dead. smell musty. 1t is ust as inPor-
| tAnt have your Sumac gathered al the proper
time and in good condition when brought to nc ar
ket any thing else II Snnd or dirt OF any Kind
will be bought at any price al all; and by mix
| ing poor with good you spoil all.
The LEAF is what is wanted, but to facilitate
the gathering you strip off the bAdes-that Ia.
take the hfnt ftcgs upon " hich the leaves imns.
k,afsly grow-or you can cut stalk and all. and
when dry enough thresh it, and IA he out she sems'
being careful make il too fine so Rs 80 pre-
vent the detection OF ndulterAtion.
For good bright leaves. we'll cured and cleaned
that IS fr.e fror, and oil impurities, oSE Dot
Lac AND TWEsTF- FIVE CESTs per hundred pounds
will be paid, and other, bought accordingly.
Hko. rrnHf he tRa ia mt
&C, md when the stalk dies the roots connected
with it die also; therefore. VIC vou Id recommend
cuttin the stalk close TO the ground-the branches
will Keep the Leaves part ind proven them from
heating, when fret gathered: and BY a little
Threshing before the Sumac gets too nay. 50 ae not
to break MP too much-the Stems can be easily sep
nrated leaving the LeSfin God con diton for bag
gine when thoroughly cured; and new shoots will
pprirg up next season bearing more and larger
leaves than the old ak.
When your SUMAC is all ready for delivery.
BAGS will be furnished fer bringing Il In but
thov must be we'll filled and promptly returned
with care. Any getting Bags for others will
be held responsible fer the return OF the same and
all Bags not returned will have to be paid for.
WI ANor at Least 81 90 per 100 lbs.
Tor Good sumsc Leaves at any Station this aide of
Cumberland on the Baltimore and Ohio Rsilroad.
o. shppers should III all cases pack the bags well
each Ba e a nd notify me by mail. before shipment
il possible, how many bags and what marx, thRt
ceived in the same car, belong and have them as
sorted, weighed snd inspected separately y when
received, by having been advi Sed beforehand by
the shippers and thus save much trouble
and dissatisfaction. VIII also
BUY GOOD BLACK OAK BARK
that is properly taken and cured, and PAY CASH
FOR II, at the rate Of IS PER CORD OF i2S feet
measurement. delivered at my SUNAC AND
B.fRK MILLS, TFINCHES TER, 81 cans,
at any point, from Ear:insburg to Harrisonburg,
when closely piled and filled fall. hut the cars
must be carefully and we'll loaded, in order to save
freight.
DIREc rIoSs.-Commcnce peeIing the bark
soon the starts in tn. Spring, and in taking
il peel a much 4 the tree pOssible-evsn the
Iimbs-for the young tender bark 10 the best, and
is lighter artin e. and measures we'll.
Tho outside of the Bark must altruSs .. Kept mp,
which will prevent its curling, and il must be
loosely Tilsd a to allow the air to pass freely
through it. and perfectly dry ii. The outer or
rough side nust always be kept up: in order 20
protect the inner fieshy eide from the weatler-
which being the par. used must be kept bright nd
not allowed mould get wet. which injures its
color and strength.
May Is. 1s77-4m. Winehester. We.