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is destined to remain their chief occupation, sliould endeavor to gain 

 a better knowledge of tobacco culture, and they should construct per- 

 manent curing sheds to be used for the sole purpose ^of curing the 

 crop. It is very important, also, that the planters know the require- 

 ments of the manufacturers and aim to produce the kind of tobacco 

 desired. The willingness of manufacturers to pay increased prices for 

 better qualities of tobacco makes the cultivation of this crop very 

 profitable to the industrious and intelligent planter who is willing to 

 adopt better methods. 



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