seed leaf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed leaf
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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Connecticut seed leaf is justly celebrated as the finest known for cigar wrappers, from the superiority of its color and texture, and the good burning quality of the leaf.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings
The entire plant, flower, seed, leaf, and root, goes into different remedies.
From The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter
In Ohio and Missouri large quantities of tobacco are grown, the former state furnishing both cutting and seed leaf tobaccos.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings
From the first they have taken much interest in the plant, and as the result of many experiments not only produce seed leaf, but the finest cutting leaf grown in this country.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings
Of the Middle States, New York and Pennsylvania furnish a large amount of "seed leaf" as it is called.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings
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