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Attempts were made to introduce its culture into Flo- 

 rida over fifty years ago. The escaped plants are 

 now growing wild in lower Florida. Further attempts 

 are being made to establish the sisal industry in 

 that state. Reports indicate that the climate and 

 soil are suitable to its growth. The question of its 

 economical production is unsettled. 



