- a variation of hards.
hurds
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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The hurds may be baled in hemp-fiber presses, with partial burlap covers like those on cotton bales, or possibly chip-board covers.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
The farmer must therefore receive from $4 to $6 per ton for the hurds, baled, on board cars at his home station.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
Estimating the yield of hurds at 2½ tons per acre, this should give a total quantity of about 3,750 tons.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
The Kentucky region is not at present in a position to supply hurds, as machine methods have not been adopted there to any appreciable degree.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
The hurds thus produced contain a small percentage of soluble gums, chiefly of the pectose series.
From Hemp Hurds as Paper-Making Material United States Department of Agriculture, Bulletin No. 404 by Lyster H. (Lyster Hoxie) Dewey
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