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to the same position in the new pile that it occupied in the former 

 one. It is necessary that all the hands be placed at least once in the 

 center of the pile. In making the successive piles larger and more 

 compact the maximum temperature is gradually increased from about 

 35° C. in the first piles to about 55° C. in the last ones. The increase 

 in temperature must be very gradual, otherwise the quality of the 

 tobacco is depreciated. In case of molds, which result from the 

 tobacco being too moist, it is necessary to thoroughly ventilate the 

 tobacco and brush the leaves. Where the sweating is done slowly to 

 keep the color light, it is well to allow the tobacco to stand some time 

 in the bulk or bale to age. This aging is especially desirable with 

 filler leaf, so as to develop the aroma. 



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