The manila hemp is the most prominent, of which coarse cloth is woven, besides the valuable cordage.

The fibre is whiter, cleaner, and lighter than jute; moreover, in strength it ranks next to the best quality of manila hemp.

Another statement from British India shows that Manila hemp requires a very special treatment.

The best Manila hemp ought to be white, dry, and of a long and fine fiber.

One Philippine product, however, connects the islands with almost all the rest of the world, namely, Manila hemp.

Manufactures consist in fabrics of abaca and canonegro, of which boat cables are made.

The chief products are abaca, rice, and cocoanuts, oil being extracted from the latter.

There are gold and copper mines, and much tobacco, sugar, rice, and abaca is raised.

Freshen up sunrooms and glass box extensions with this collection of steel frame abaca weave furniture.

They are somewhat mountainous and well wooded, and coffee, abaca, sugar cane, and tobacco are raised.