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flavours, I see no reason why this excellent tobacco, though of a 

 thick nature, should not form one of the ingredients in such mix- 

 tures for the pipe. With that end in view, it is my intention to 

 bring the matter before some of the manufacturers of Great Britain. 

 In conclusion, permit me to tender my best thanks for all the 

 courtesies and kindnesses extended to me by every one here and 

 sincerely trus. that our mutual efforts may be of some avail. 



I have, etc., 



F. V. Chalmers. 



ESTIMATES GIVING THE COST OF PRODUCTION OF 

 TOBACCO GROWN UNDER SHADE. 



The prices given for materials are about the average values at 

 the present time, but anyone going into the construction of shade 

 must understand that the prices will vary a little according to the 

 market. 



The actual amount of material and labour required for the 

 construction of shade for an area of 200 feet by 2l6 feet (approxi- 

 mately I acre) is given in estimate No. i. 



The estimated yield per acre is based upon the following des- 

 cription of a typical Sumatra plant : — 



Height of plant when in flower 8 to 10 feet. 



Length of longest cured leaf 1 8 to 20 inches. 



Length of shortest cured leaf 8 to 10 inches. 



Average length of cured leaf 14 inches. 



Width of largest cured leaf 10 to 12 inches. 



Width of smallest cured leaf 5 to 6 inches. 



Average width of cured leaf 8 inches. 



Greatest number of leaves on best plant 40. 



Lowest number of leaves on plant 20. 



Average number of leaves on plant 30. 



Average bottom or sand leaves unmerchantable 3. 



Average top and injured leaves 7. 



Weight of the average number of the merchantable leaves 

 from one plant I '35 ozs. 



Distance apart in rows 15 inches. 



Distance of rows apart 3 feet. 



Number of plants per acre if full 12,600. 



Failures say 1,000. 



Average stand il,600. 



If the plants average 20 merchantable leaves, and weight is 

 1-35 oz. then 250 leaves weigh a pound, and one acre produces 

 232,000 leaves and weighs 928 lbs. but take 800 lbs. per acre as a 

 fair average. 



