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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5093, 25 February 1927, Page 4

“New Zealand has come into* possession of something more valuable than the biggest Gold Mine,’’ remarked the captain of an American liner the other day when sampling some of bur local tobacco. “And I predict,” he went on, "that in years to come to-bacco-growing here will be just as flourishing as in Virginia, my native country." It is gratifying to see that some enterprising people in this Dominion are realising the huge possibilities of the tobacco industry, but even the most sanguine were surprised when the local arti'de made its first appearance. Such was the success that the manufacturers could hardly cope with the' demand. And no wonder, because th,is tobacco represents quite a new ‘‘ype with a distinctive flavour of its own, due, it is said, to the toasting process which has been adopted in its manufacture. But its greatest virtue is its smallest per centage of nicotine, and this is why it does not affect the heart and nerves or the eyesight. Smokers should not fail to give it a trial. Obtainable in three strengths—Riverhead Gold, mild ; Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog), medium ; and Cut Plug No<. 10 (Bullread), full body.*