ABOVE, Tobacco bed in Transylvania ABOVE, The old method of flue-curing
County just before the plants were transplanted tobacco. Most farmers today have installed oil
in the field. heaters with automatic controls which give a more
BELOW, Tobacco is sprayed to keep in- even heat,
sects from damaging leaves, and hoed to keep out BELOW, Tobacco growing in the Little
weeds. River Community.