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Show Esparto Crass. F.sparto grass Is Indigenous In Algeria Al-geria and covers a large area of semi-arbl semi-arbl land that would otherwise be of little or no value for agricultural purposes. Tbe vitality of the grass Is lowered by too close picking and Its product ivltr has been greatly lessened less-ened in certain districts, but as there are some 1 2.000.000 acres of esparto grass In Algeria, capable of producing about 400.000 tons annually, It Is not believed tbat prices will be affected by tack of supply. |