In a message dated 98-09-10 00:49:49 EDT, you write:
 
<< Use floatation, as for any other seeds....but put the float through a very
fine
 sieve. They're pretty small.
 
 J and K Brodeur wrote:
 
 > I am currently excavating a cigar shop from the mid to late 19th century. I
 > am looking for any information on recovering tobacco seeds (or other parts
 > of the plant). Specifically I would like to find out what are the best
 > collection and recovery methods, etc.
 >
 > Any other information about similar sites would also be appreciated.
 
 
 
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By the time tobacco gets to the shop the seeds have long since rotted in the
field.... Carl Steen