{ Sound 25 leaves to each _gavilla_ First quality { Broken or torn 30 ” ” { For stuffing 40 ” ” { Sound 30 ” ” Second quality { Broken or torn 35 ” ” { Stuffing 43 ” ” { Sound 40 ” ” Third quality { Broken or torn 45 ” ” { _Desecho_ } These three classes } may be added without Fourth quality { Suckers } counting the { Sprouts } number of leaves, but making the heads (_gavillas_) of a regular uniform size; and the _manojos_ and bales of about the same size as those of ‘sound’ and ‘broken’ of the third quality, the latter weighing 100–125 lb. “By following strictly this method, and by establishing these quantities and qualities, as a basis for all contracts, any defects found might easily be obviated; and very exact calculations might be made of the number of cigars each bale would yield, after having examined its special condition; and its real value might be estimated either by bales or bundles, or by weight.” _Bulking._—Bulking means placing the tobacco-leaves in heaps for the purpose of heating, in order to develop colour and flavour; this is carried out in various ways, nearly all involving great labour and risk, as in most instances tobacco loses more or less in value during the process called “curing.” The more care is taken in raising the crop, the less attention the tobacco requires in the shed. With a good kind of tobacco, grown on light, friable soil, treated as described, little care will be needed, after the leaves are dried and stripped. By the drying process, the leaves will have undergone a slow fermentation, which makes it unnecessary to watch or guide a regular fermentation afterwards, hence bulking and fermenting, as generally understood, are not required.