A field of "Kentucky 16" tobacco in Cabell County. This crop was primed and around 500 sticks were taken from crop of 1.3 acres. Average number of leaves on stalk at time of harvest, after priming, was 16 leaves.

Tobacco Farm in Cabell County, W. Va.

Identifier:: 053191
Collection Number:: 5235
Title:: Tobacco Farm in Cabell County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1900-1940
Description:: A field of "Kentucky 16" tobacco in Cabell County. This crop was primed and around 500 sticks were taken from crop of 1.3 acres. Average number of leaves on stalk at time of harvest, after priming, was 16 leaves.
Subjects:: Tobacco farmers., Agriculture--Crops., Agriculture--West Virginia., Agricultural laborers--West Virginia.
Acquisition Source:: West Virginia University. Extension Service
Acquisition Method:: Transfer
Medium:: print
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView