Ogden Daily Standard | 1892-02-25 | Page 3 | Where Sponges Come From

where sponges come from sponges are found la in all parts of the world three hundred different species are known to naturalists natura lists oma some of which are found even on our own coasts the number of these which have a commercial value is however limited the sponges of syria and the archipelago are the best and are used for the toilet and for delicate operations in art an and industry the species found in the bahama islands are of very interior inferior quality but their moderate price has led to their extensive use the tunis sponge which Is extremely durable is also very useful as it IA is adapted for very rough purposes these practically comprise the useful sponges though available species are am also found on the coasts of africa chambers Journal