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thin leaves of fine texture, which cure yellow or mahogany color. 

 Bright tobacco cannot be raised on clay, nor heavy tobacco on 

 sandy land. 



The farmer must consider his soil and climate, and must grow 

 the variety to which these are adapted. While the type of tobacco 

 depends upon soil and climate, the grade depends upon cultiva- 

 tion, fertilizing, and curing. 



CUTTING TOBACCO 



Cost. The raising of the crop requires skill and experience and 

 prompt attention to every detail. The rewards of success are 

 large, but the risks are many and the cost of producing the crop is 

 great. Tobacco is an expensive crop in several ways; it costs 

 the farmer much labor, it costs the farm much fertility, and if 

 weather conditions be unfavorable, in spite of labor and fertility 

 the crop is a failure. 



Cultivation. Tobacco plants are grown in a carefully prepared 

 seed-bed, often under cover to protect them from frost and insects. 



