bale, may be used in place of burlap. Chip-board, burlap, and also rope
ties may all be used for paper stock. Burlap covers might be returned,
to be used repeatedly until worn out, but chip-board could not be used
more than once.


=COST OF BALING.=

If burlap covers are used the cost of baling, including covering, ties,
use of baling press, power, and labor will amount to at least 60 cents
per bale, or about $3.75 per ton. If chip-board can be used the cost may
be reduced to about $2 per ton. The cost of hauling and loading on the
cars will vary from $1 to $3 per ton, depending upon the distance and
the roads. The farmer must therefore receive from $4 to $6 per ton for
the hurds, baled, on board cars at his home station.


=SUMMARY.=

Hemp hurds are the woody inner portion of the hemp stalk, broken into
pieces in removing the fiber.

They are not used at present for any purpose that would compete with
their use for paper.

Hurds are available only from machine-broken hemp, for the cost of
collecting them from the hand brakes would be too great.

About 7,000 tons are now available in restricted localities in Ohio,
Indiana, Wisconsin, and California.