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5. Cut a cigar transversely across and note the three 

 parts of its structure, wrapper, binder and filler. Split one 

 of the pieces longitudinally and study the parts. 



6. Show how to make a bookkeeping record of rais- 

 ing an acre of tobacco, including all the expense involved 

 and the amount received for the crop. 



7. In what way can tobacco be used for the treatment 

 of insect and plant diseases? 



5. Demonstrations 



1. Demonstrate how tobacco should be planted. 



2. Show the proper method of transplanting. 



3. Demonstrate how to thin and hoe the plants. 



4. Demonstrate by the use of plants how they should 

 be harvested and prepared for the dryer. 



5. Show how to treat the tobacco plant for wilt. 



6. Show how the cigar is made from the different 

 kinds of tobacco. 



7. Demonstrate how to select seed from the stalk. 



8. Demonstrate how to prevent cross pollenization of 

 the tobacco plant. 



Note: Every tobacco grower in the neighborhood should 

 be induced to carry on a series of tobacco demonstrations each 

 season under direction of county demonstration agents in order 

 to convince themselves and neighbors as to what constitutes 

 good practise and efficient management of a tobacco plantation. 



