When cured, the color of burley is a tan to reddish brown, as compared 

 with the deeper brown of cigar leaf. Although the stalks may still be quite 

 green, the cure is finished when the midrib (central vein of the leaf) is 

 dried out and free of sap. The amount of supplementary heat required during 

 the curing period varies considerably with the weather, and is particularly 

 important under cold or excessively wet conditions. 



Figure 14.- Exterior view of burley curing barn. 



Figure 15.- Speared burley being placed on the tier poles. 

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