1821 (1834) III. 598 There is scarcely a currency left, except in the cotton growing States.
1847 Ann. Rep. Commissioner Patents 1846 35 in (29th Congr., 2nd Sess.: House of Representatives Executive Doc. 52) III We of the cotton-growing region..are determined to sustain you.
1864 R. L. De Coin 68 The cotton-growing states of America.