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conntry. American seed and American plants have been introduced from time to time into 

 India, but without the desired result, as the fiber after a little while deteriorates, loses its elas 

 ticity, and becomes short, dry, and harsh, with a low rate of yield. Egypt is quite prominent 

 in cotton production, both in quality and amount, the best from that source taking a high 

 rank, and second only to the famous Sea Island product, which is universally considered the best- 



QUEEN OF THE SOUTH COTTON PLANTER. 



DEDERICK COTTON PRESS. 



