Supple tissue dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures, such as chitosan. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. The nuts mature and start dropping 2-3 weeks before most cultivars. The first and second contacts are coupled to a power generator, thereby allowing for a current to be passed from the first contact to the second contact. The use of carbon dioxide free air ensures that the hydrated lime being transported in the conveying system will not react in the various conduits and ducts of the pneumatic conveying system to cause problems.