Connecticut Grown Tobacco [audio]

 

(WNPR) Shade tobacco came to Connecticut in 1900 from the island of Sumatra, which was beginning to dominate the world of cigar wrappers. The leaf had a light color, delicate texture, and mild flavor that cigar lovers love.
So, it seemed like a good idea to grow it somewhere besides Sumatra and the artificial shade concept developed in Florida in the 1890's. Continued