Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-26

W was originated hV Mr.. w m. w lsOn
of Plainville, n. Y. As is generally
known, the leaves of the hybrid varie-
ties are smaller in size than these of
the large growing seed.laaf varieties,
and the yield per acre IL USUALLY small
in comparison, although this may be
partially made ap by closer pl .nling
The plants are grown in tbs same way
as other varieties, AID the time of
planting need not be different. although
the plaut is more rapid grower than
the seed-leaf varieties. The plants are
usually set in rows about three feet
apart, ard fourteen or sixteen inches
apart in the rows. The plant will hear
to be topped higher than is usual with
other varieties, and from II TO IS
leaves may be mstured by each stalk.
There viii be large increased produc-
ton of this tobacco IN the Northern
) ates the coming summer, and it is
the opinion OF many that it is the
coming tobacco. A fine quality of this
leaf makes n very excellent wrapping
tobacco, both as regards economy to
the manufacturer ana quality in the
cigars
The comparative profits of the by
bid and seed leaf varieties will depend
entirely upon circumstances. Where
fine quality of by brid tobacco is pro-
duced II may give more profit per acre
devoted to the larger growing varieties;
but if the quality OF the crop from any
cause proves deficient or undesirable,
the product will yield no remuneration
to the grower.
have examined some crops Of by
brid tobacco that are very inferior IN
quality, and / believe il is more diff
cult to produce n iine crop Of this than
Of the common varieties. Ii Is au err
roneous belief with some that IS the
hybrid varieties are smaller in growth
of leaf it will answer to plant it on in
ferior soil, or that which is lacking in
fertility To make pre- titahle crop Of
the large varieties. A dne crop of hy-
brid tobacco is very desirable TO man
ufacturers, and when the proper quail.
ity can be produced, it will prove a
profitable crop II the growers An or.
binary crop, however, or Que of poor
quality is less prof able than the same
class of seed-leaf tobacco, because the
yield per acre is smaller, and the price
for such goods always rules low. TIE
Wilson's hybrid produces on good
rich soil from l 600 to 1,400 pounds
per acre.
would not advise tobacco growers
to plan, hybrid tobacco in the place of
the common large growing varieties,
unless the condition of the soil is such
rs to produce a good crop. If a por-
ton of the acreage devoted to tobacco
is to be planted with hybrid, let that
portion be the best and not the poorest
part. 1t is impossible to foretell with
certainty what will be the result of the
increased production of hybrid tobac.
co. There are certain dealers and
manufacturers who do not admire the
hybrid varieties and prefer the seed
leaf tobacco. IL Is probable that seed
leaf tobacco will be in better demand
because of the falling of in favor OF
the hybrid. 1t ia safe to say, however,
that tt fine product Of hybrid tobacco,
sound, full OF life, and free from white
veins, will meet with ready sale at
prices that viii make the crop remu.
nerative TO the grower g. A. G.. in
Country Gentleman.
A week later the same correspondent
writes.
There has been gneral di apontm nj
and disbursement on the part of our
grower, in consequence Of the depress
ed condition of the tobacco market,
and the low prices for the crop, New
er before during the tobacco-growiDg
history of this section have prices for a
good article been so low as in the pres
ent season. The quantity grown in
this section last sum mer has been osti-
mated at about IL 600 cases, or nearly
4 500 900 pounds OF this only about
4 900 ctees have yet been sold, and pri-
ces have averaged less than the cost Of
production and handling. That which
remains in farmers hands is generally
Of lower quality than the portion sold,
and unless there is a marked change
in the large seed leaf markets. it will
be finally bought up at prices ruinous-
ly low to producers. TINS Is particu
larlv hard on those WHO raise tobacco
on .hares, and for those WHO are depen-
dent on their tobacco tor means 10 car
ry on farming operations through the
comines eason. Farmers who are &C
tually unable to hold their tobacco,
must force ii upon the market and ac-
cept a price for it far below the cost Of
It's production. These facts will mate
rally decrease the production the C I'M
ing season, aud possibly there will be
sufficient falling off in acreage to en-
haGce prices anoher year.
The almost unprecedented gloomy
and gtagusnt condition Of the tobacco
market is the result of tariff changes
and the heavy i'm portatlon of foreign
tobacc)s. Wnils almost no business is
doing at New York and Philadelphia in
domestic tobacco, there is very heavy
business done in Sumatra wrappers
which are at present and will be until
the new tariff takes effect our great
competitor IN wrapping tObaccos.
There have been heathful lessons
taught from the recent experiences of
tobacco farmers. Growers have learned
the need Of care and thoroUghne in
order to secure good, merchandise
crops. The present season those firm