seed leaf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed leaf
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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All of the seed leaf of these states is used exclusively in the manufacture of cigars.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
About this time Connecticut seed leaf became known as a cigar wrapper, and in a short time took the lead for this purpose, as it still continues to.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
The Perique and Louisiana tobacco are the principal varieties cultivated, and attain nearly the size of Connecticut seed leaf.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
Connecticut seed leaf attains its finest form and perfection of leaf in the rich meadows of the Connecticut Valley, where it has been cultivated to a greater or less extent for nearly half a century.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
There are two principal varieties of Connecticut seed leaf, viz.—broad and narrow leaf: of these two, the broad leaf is considered the finest, cutting up to better advantage and ripening and curing fully as well.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
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