Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1903 — The Guttapercha Industry. [ARTICLE]

The Guttapercha Industry.

It is much more difficult to bleed the balata tree, from which guttapercha is derived, than the India rubber tree. But an expert at the work can obtain 40 pounds to 50 pounds of the gum daily.