vate purchasers and none go on the market. 

 The finest Havanas are of an even tint of rich 

 dark brown, free from all stains and spots, 

 burning freely to a white or whitish-brown ash, 

 and holding fire for 4 or 5 minutes. Altogether 

 the District of Vuelta Abajo produces about 

 one-quarter million bales of leaf annually and 

 about one-tenth of this is high class and pro- 

 duces up to 20 dollars per Ib. on the spot. 



As stated previously, Cuban cigars have no 

 binder. They consist of filled and wrapper only 

 and are all hand-made. The unique position 

 which these cigars have held for so long is due 

 not only to perfect curing and blending of the 

 leaf, but also to the superior skill of the Cuban 

 workmen who are the most expert cigarmakers 

 and blenders in the world, and who in the best 

 factories are allowed to take all the time they 

 need in making the cigar. Some of these 

 "Tabacqueros" have been making the same 

 brand of cigar for 20 years or longer. 



Of the total annual output of Cuban made 

 cigars, England takes about 40 per cent, the 

 U. S. about 25 per cent and Germany 13 per 

 cent. In 1913, the U. S. imported 659,358 Ibs. 

 of cigars and cheroots from Cuba valued for 

 $3,999,410. 



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