Bird's Eye: A smooth classic Flake tobacco prepared from the best grades of Virginia Leaves, blended in layers, using the traditional English methods. Gently matured in order to bring out the optimum flavors of natural tobaccos. Cross Grain: A full bodied "sweet" traditional tobacco prepared only with the best grades of Virginia leaves with a pinch of Louisiana Perique. Aged to perfection in order to bring the best coll smoking Flake tobacco. Former's Flake: A traditional Flake with some sweet light Virginia tobacco. A perfectly cool smoke for the smoker who likes a touch of sweetness. Former's Private Blend: The same tobacco used in Former's Flake, but blended as a broken flake. Made for the smoker who prefers a fluffy Virginia. Straight Grain: A really full bodied, but amazingly smooth dark flake tobaccos prepared from the traditional recipes. A good pinch of mellow, spicy Perique brings out the rich flavors.