varieties, their characteristics and other par- 
ticulars concerning them. These are given here: 
Leapine VaRIETIES oF AMERICAN ToBaccos 
Buritry. The variety known as White Burley 
has a long broad leaf, whitish in ap- 
pearance when growing. The points of 
the leaf hang down towards the ground 
when growing, often even touching the 
ground. The leaf is thin in texture, 
has a mild flavor, low nicotine content 
and good absorbing qualities. It is one 
of the most popular tobaccos in the 
U. S. and is used for pipe-smoking and 
chewing tobaccos and cigarettes. It 
cures to a bright yellow brown color. 
There is a variety known as Red Bur- 
ley which has a thin leaf narrowing 
from center to top. The leaves are of 
a characteristic cinnamon color and are 
more elastic than those of White Bur- 
ley. Burley tobacco is raised princi- 
pally in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, 
Maryland, Missouri and Indiana. 
Connecticut Large, strong leaves, thin and 
SEEDLEAF. elastic, silky in texture, small 
fibers, sweetish taste and light in-color. 
Used in the cigar trade as fillers and 
wrappers and grown in New England, 
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