340 CULTIVATED VEGETABLES. 



Snuff did not come into fashion until after 

 the Restoration, from which we presume it 

 was a French invention. 



It is stated in most botanical works, that 

 the tobacco of Virginia was introduced in 

 1570. This was prior to the discovery of 

 that part of America; but the date agrees 

 with the year that the tobacco of Peru was 

 obtained. 



It appears by Lord Bacon's account, that 

 the tobacco of the former country was not 

 held in so great esteem in his time as that of 

 the latter : he says, " The English tobacco 

 hath small credit, as being too dull, and 

 earthy : nay, the Virginian tobacco, though 

 that be in a hotter climate, can get no credit 

 for the same cause." 



Gerard was of opinion, that the tobacco of 

 our own growth would best suit English con- 

 stitutions, as that of America would agree 

 with the health of Americans : he adds, 

 " notwithstanding, it is not so thought nor 

 received of our tabackians : for, according to 

 the English prouerbe, Far fetcht and deere 

 bought is best for ladies." Some biographers 

 state, that Queen Elizabeth had no objection 

 to the tobacco-smoke, while others insinuate 

 that she preferred the smokers ! 



