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of the hills and in the plains to dry. When 

 ready for the market it was gathered and 

 packed into small bales convenient for 

 handling, and we saw large boats loaded 

 with it sailing towards Hangchow, which 

 appeared to be the largest market for sale 

 and distribution. 



Another industry was the gathering of 

 small sticks of wood and balinof them for 

 shipment. At many places on the banks 

 there were quantities of these bales awaiting 

 buyers or boats for the markets. It is quite 

 an industry and one in which the services 

 of children are profitably employed. 



There are a few small steam launches on 

 the river the depth of the water being 

 mostly shallow. The commerce of the 

 river is carried on, as a rule, in native boats 

 of various and suitable sizes, which are 

 propelled by yulohing, or by sail when the 

 wind is favorable. 



We saw some pretty fruit orchards. At 

 the proper season of the year fruit is 

 plentiful, and we learned of good flavor. 

 The apricot seemed to be principally 

 cultivated, but the peach and plum grow to 

 maturity, and are sweeter than those grown 

 nearer to the sea or the bay. 



