A true & exact history of the island of Barbados (1657), title page, A topographical Description and Admeasurement of the Yland of Barbados in the West Indyaes, diagram of banana tree, diagram of curing house, 116
Next day, though, it was back to the old shtick
Post-pruning, the plant yields 20 to 22 leaves, similar in length to TN 90 LC but about an inch wider
They added flavors to these products to mask the harsh and heavy taste of cigar tobacco, reduce throat irritation and make the smoke easier to inhale
By 1604 its consumption had become so extensive as to lead to the publication of King James' Counter Blast , condemning the use of tobacco