Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-08-28
SUMAc AND BARK MILLS, WINCHESTER


DIaEcTIoSs.-The Sumac should be rEksn trh!s
the sap still hs leaf-and before it has turned
much asp. asa general thing , s1,s Of sse
TENDER, but in after it has begun to dry up
and deaden, nor after the least FROST r.
The Red Berries must oil DO thrown OUT. Ahe
Little Low, Black Sumac, as il is called, 10 ~
good any, and cap be taken later, being more
hardy.
Itm.y be wilted in the sun, but must be cured
under cop, and not allowed to be burnt by the so
to get tDst, or TO be in such large quannties M
TO hsa: in curipg-any Of which destroys its color
and strength and renders it rGIusess Il should NOT
be thrown upon a tight floor to cure, but raised
ing loosely much surface can DO obtained In a
sm all space, and the Sumac will cure faster. All
sumsc should be gather ed at least mon tn before
it is sufficiently cured to be brought in Tor SALE
and in bad weather even 4 longer time may De re-
CURED to properly dry it; for not only the leaf,
but it's stem too, must be thoroughly dry; 30 that
il will snap short off, like clay pipe stem. or 1t
cannot bereceivcd, for it ill hes and sPo'l-tht'
must be strictly o6scTued.
However long Sumac may have been taken OF
however dry il may be- it will draw the damp ess
from the atmosphere In damp tine and m'Ist Hot
be packed until it ia perfectly dried out again
We cannot receive Sum.o when damp any more
than when it is green. IT MUST BE Day;
Sumac should have the same green, bright color
and fresh appearance when eurod when taken
from the bush, and must not be bieGched. nor look
dark and dead, smell musfy II is uIt as impor-
tant to have your Sumac gathered at tho proper
time and in good condition when brought 10 ma
or any other kind of leaves. are found among IT, 1t
will not be bought at any price of ais and by mix
ing poor with good you spoil all.
the gathering you strip off the blades-that 10.
take the lite ttcigs upon which the leaves tmns;
when dIy enough thrcsh it, and Ike out the stems.
being careful pot to make it too hne so asto pre-
vent the detection of adulteration.
For good bright leaves. we'll cured and cieaneo
that free from stem and all impurtfs ONE DOL
Lar AND Tw3sTy FIVE CESTs per hundred pounds
will be paid and others bou ght accordingly:
The stripping off the leaves is apt to kill the SD:
mac. and when the stalk dice the roots connected
with il die also; therefore. VIC wouIn Stanrhe.
will Keep the Leaves apart and prevent them from
heating. when first gathered; and by httIe
Threshng before the SumRc gets too pay. go as NOV
to break p too much-thn Stems can be easily sep
arated lea vim the Leaf in God condition for bag
ging when thoroughly cured; and new shoots VIII
spring up next season. bearing moro and larger
leaves than the old stalk.
When your SUMAC is all ready for delivery:
BAGS will be furnished for bringing 1t in but
they must be well filled and promptly returned
with care. Any getting Bags Tor others will
be held fer the return OF the came and
all Bags not returned will have to be paid for.
VIII ANOp at Least Sl.0O per 100 lbs.
for Good sumac Leaves at any Station this side of
Cumberland the Baltimore and Ohio k'ilroad;
o. Shippers should i'll all csses PACK the %ell
and sew them up securely, and put some Mark on
zach Bag. I'D notify me by mail, before snipmen,
il possible, how many bags and what mark, that
may know to whom the different lots. often re-
cei7ed in thessame car. belong; and have them as
sorted, weighed and inspected separately. xhen
received by having been sdr'ed
and dissatisfnction. will also
BUY GOOD BLACK OAK BARK
that ia pfoperIy taken and cured and PAY CASH
FOR II, at tho rate Of 5 PER CORD Of 1913 ieet
measurement. delivered at my SU1IAC AND
BIRE Mills, TPINCHEs TER. or 81 on CANE,
atany point, from Martinsburg to Harrisonburg,
when closely piled and filled full. But the cars
must be carefully and we'll loaded, In ordeI 70 Save
freight.
Dis &c rIoSs.-Commence pee!ipg the bark As
soou the cap starts in tn. Spring, and In thkin
il peel az much of the tree as po:sioie-e,sn the
Iimbs-for the young tender bark is the best, and
il lighter carting and measures we'll
The outside of the Bark must oltr1ys De ktpt up
which will prevent its curling, and 1t must be
loosely piled. to allow the air TO pass ireeIy
through it. and perfectly dry il. The outer or
rough eide m st always be kept up. in order 20
protect the inner or ieshy side from the veatLerI
which being the part used. must be kept bright ana
not allowed to mould &c; vet, which Injuries its
color and strength.
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