TOBACCO LEAVES 



leys, or are found between the low and 

 rolling hills. 



The planting takes place usually in 

 November and December. Very rarely it 

 happens as late as January. In all cases, 

 the land is in a high state of cultivation. 



The growing plant is given the most 

 constant and careful attention. All weeds 

 are removed, and every plant is examined 

 daily for the purpose of removing all in- 

 sects, which, if left undisturbed, would 

 destroy every leaf on the farm. If the 

 weather has been favourable, in December 

 beautiful five-pointed pink flowers sur- 

 mounting vivid green leaves begin to add 

 colour to the land. But not for long, for 

 these flowers are picked off soon after 

 making their appearance. All the strength 

 of the plant is thus thrown into the se- 

 lected leaves, the female plant being the 

 larger and better adapted for fine wrap- 

 pers. 



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