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Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1925, Page 2

Doe- tobacco growing in New /.calami pay 7 The answer to Unit question is: Look at the rapidly increasing number of men on the land who are now turning their attention to tobacco culture in ibis country. ’I lie early attempts to put New Zealand-grown tobacco on tbe market (about 30 years ago) were it must, be confessed disappointing. file samples produced were very crude. But modern methods of culture and treatment of the leaf have completely altered all that, and as an average crop ol New Zealand (nhaceo is now worth £SO per ai re (sometimes more) there can he no i,ue--(ion about tobacco culture paying the farmer. As to the “weed” in its manufactured lorm it is excellent. Unlike most of the imported brands it contains very little nicotine, and mar he indulged in ad lib. without harmful results, while the toasting ot the leaf (quite a new idea) develops flavour and aroma surprisingly. ludoubtedlv tliis industry, already nourishing. is destined to become of national importance. Leading lines are Lt>Pihead Hold, mild; Navy ( ill (Bulldog). medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 ( Bullhead), l ull. - Advt.