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tobacco on a pool basis and makes final settlement with the grower 
when all the tobacco in the pool is sold. 
MARKETING PERIODS 
The marketing season for tobacco varies for the different types, and 
to a minor extent from year to year. Figure 36 shows graphically the 
approximate marketing period for types sold at auction markets. 
Cigar tobacco grown in Georgia and Florida is delivered to the buyers 
in the late summer, but that grown in the northern districts is deliv- 
ered to buyers during the winter. The time of delivery is dependent 
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somewhat upon the extent of buying activity, and to a further extent 
upon weather conditions. Preceding delivery the tobacco must be 
stripped, sorted according to size and grade, tied in hands, and 
bundled. Such handling requires mild, humid weather—a ‘‘damp’’ 
as it is known in New England, a ‘“‘season”’ as it is known in western 
districts. 
Baltimore until about 1936 was a year-round market, the selling 
season beginning about January 1 for the preceding year’s crop. 
Now, however, sales begin about May 1, reach their peak during 
the summer months, and close around November 30. 
LOSSES IN WEIGHT OF TOBACCO 
Farmers deliver their tobacco to market in relatively high order. 
This is necessary to avoid breakage of the tobacco in handling during 
loading and transportation to market and during the selling process. 
Furthermore, tobacco in a pliant condition presents a better appear- 
