. The earth and its inhabitants .. . Forests. Sugar-cane. Coffee. Maté (Ilex Paraguayensis). Miles. to Belgium to the extent of about 14,000 tons a year, valued at £320,000. The orange, of which there are numerous varieties, some of prime quality, grows spon- taneously, needing no pruning or grafting. The fruit is largely exported to La Plata, and also used in Santa Catharinafor the manufacture of orange wine. Great hopes are entertained of the vine, especially in Minas Geraes, where the American stock succeeds admirably. Some growers have already obtained highly esteemed wines, which th
. The earth and its inhabitants .. . Forests. Sugar-cane. Coffee. Maté (Ilex Paraguayensis). Miles. to Belgium to the extent of about 14,000 tons a year, valued at £320,000. The orange, of which there are numerous varieties, some of prime quality, grows spon- taneously, needing no pruning or grafting. The fruit is largely exported to La Plata, and also used in Santa Catharinafor the manufacture of orange wine. Great hopes are entertained of the vine, especially in Minas Geraes, where the American stock succeeds admirably. Some growers have already obtained highly esteemed wines, which they compare to the tokay, champagnes and clarets of Europe.
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