r sunshine, and free, dry air. By a skilful
manufacture, and probably by mixing the Tobacco of cold countries with
that of hot countries, by using different species, and perhaps by
selecting particular varieties of the different species, the defects in
flavor arising from climate may, it is likely, be greatly remedied."

The species and varieties are as follow:--

CONNECTICUT SEED-LEAF.

Peach-leaf. Virginia Tobacco. Nicotiana tabacum.

[Illustration: Connecticut Seed-leaf.]

Leaves oblong, regularly tapering, stemless and clasping, eighteen
inches to two feet long, and from nine to twelve inches in diameter.
When fully developed, the stem of the plant is erect and strong, five
feet high, and separates near the top into numerous, somewhat open,
spreading branches; the flowers are large, tubular, rose-colored, and
quite showy and ornamental; the capsules are ovoid, or somewhat conical,
and, if well grown, nearly half an inch in their greatest diameter; the
seeds, which are produced in great abundance, are quite small, of a
brownish color, and retain their germinative properties four years.

This species is extensively cultivated throughout the Middle and
Southern States, and also in the milder portions of New England. In the
State of Connecticut, and on the banks of the Connecticut River in
Massachusetts, it is a staple product; and in some towns the value of
the crop exceeds that of Indian Corn, and even that of all the cereals
combined.

GUATEMALA TOBACCO.

A variety with white flowers. In other respects, similar to the
foregoing.

Numerous other sorts occur, many of which are local, and differ
principally, if not solely, in the size or form of the leaves. One of
the most prominent of these is the Broad-leaved, which is considered
not only earlier and more productive, but the best for manufacturing.

_Propagation._--It is propagated by seeds sown annually. Select a warm,
rich locality in the garden; spade it thoroughly over; pulverize the
surface well; and the last of April, or beginning of May, sow the seeds
thinly, broadcast; cover with a little fresh mould, and press it well
upon them either by the hoe or back of the spade. As they are
exceedingly minute, much care is requisite in sowing, especially that
they should not be too deeply covered. When the plants appear, keep them
clear of weeds, and thin them out sufficiently to allow a free growth. A
bed of seedlings nine or ten feet square will be suff