--- In teslafy@yahoogroups.com, Jack R Welch <jack82721@...> wrote:
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> Harvey
> In studying Hist here in WYoming.I found that the first cash crop raised here
was Tobac.So I raised some from seed but harvested it wrong and it tasted like
weeds--jw
Thats what they say, but curing can get quite exotic. I am in a learning
process.>
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> From: Harvey D Norris <harvich@...>
> To: teslafy@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 9:50:33 PM
> Subject: [teslafy] Tennesee References
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> Exiting in Kentucky at Cave City on 65 to Nashville, this is near Mammoth
Cave. It is near this exit two valuable references exist, quite close to the
exit where you take 90 to Glascow.
> Porch Monkeys; coffeysconcrete. com
> Arriving on return journey I was surprised to find seven of them, and asked
the price. $48 dollars the owner said, but those are all reserved. Thus I
thought I should order one ahead of time for next years return journey.
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> Tennesee Burley Tobacco Plants.
> Not far down the road. They have a sign reading;
> Tobacco Plants for Sale
>  270-678-5774 
> Barrett Farm (cell phone for tourists;  270-590-1907 
> I have purchased these before on return journey to Ohio, and they welcome
tourists coming through. This year I stopped and no one seemed home, and looking
in the greenhouse not a plant was to be seen. Brother Robert insisted on
knocking on the door, which was a good thing. A very polite woman came out and
inquired "Are You'all Tourists?" I ran up to talk to her since I know more about
tobacco then my brother. Then she proceeded to talk my proverbial ear off, but I
did learn that they grow Two Tennesee Varieties that I have also started from
seed over the internet; but this year they were completely sold out... She made
a point that tourists were one third of their business, but after arriving home
from church(this was Sunday Morning) someone from the congregation put in a rush
order.
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> Yeah Yeah I thought, but next year I will put in a reserve order in advance.
In fact I started a new plot today, after somewhat mastering the art of tobacco
growing by trial and error. I should mention that there is such a thing as a
Tobacco Tree; it comes from Argentina;
> http://www.virtuals eeds.com/ tobacco-main. html
> A graceful tree that grows to 20 ft. with bright trumpet- shaped yellow
flowers and striking glaucous-blue foliage. From Argentina. It makes a wonderful
tub plant. Can be grown outdoors in warm climates and makes a striking garden
specimen. It is highly valued for its chewing, smoking and medicinal uses. It is
said to have only trace nicotine. Hardy to 15 degrees. It will flower when very
young.
> http://www.virtualseeds.com/image/tree-tobacco.jpg
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> Last year In Tennesee I brought back Holleyhock seeds, these are now coming up
between the Morning Glories now planted this year for the trellis.
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> Last but not least was the store I didnt visit in Lafayette Tenn.
> I am glad to say my memory must still be working as I can remember the No as
 615-666-1861 . This is for Confederate Memorabilia. I must call tommorow to put
in a rush order, as they might not exist next year. Anyways Everyone taking a
vacation have a good time and bring back references for next year.
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> Sincerely HDN
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