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Alico Inc.'s Recent Acquisition Plant World Delivers Over 62 Million Plants in Latest Six Months of Operation

, through its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Alico/Agri, Ltd.

About Alico
Alico, Inc ., an agribusiness company operating in Central and Southwest
Florida, owns approximately 141,000 acres of land located in Collier, Hendry,
Lee and Polk Counties. In fact, with new Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed , the act of
watering and feeding plants can actually be one and the same since Miracle-Gro
LiquaFeed attaches onto your regular garden hose to instantly feed your entire
garden while watering.

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, Alico , Inc.,
(Nasdaq: ALCO) one of the South's best known agribusiness companies operating
in Central and Southwest Florida, and with approximately 141,000 acres in real
estate holdings, announced today that its recent acquisition of Plant World
has already exceeded management's expectations by delivering more than 62
million plants for wholesale distribution to commercial farms in Florida.

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In September 2004, Alico, Inc., acquired a greenhouse operation near Labelle, Florida, known
as Plant World.towey@edelman.

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The company's brands are the most recognized in the
industry. For additional
information, visit us at http://www.

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Care for Your Plants by Giving Them the Nourishment They Need

The pyramid illustrates the four simple elements necessary for the growth
of healthy, lush plants:

-- Soil: Healthy gardens need soil rich in organic matter with the
correct balance of air space, water holding capacity and drainage.

(1) Scotts study conducted by StrategyOne September 8 - September 14,
2005.

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The garden feeder's three spray options and two settings -- feed or
water only -- mean the attachment can stay on the hose.

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LABELLE , Fla.S. Margin of error is plus or minus 3.

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99 - $11.99. The online survey was completed nationwide among 1,000 men and
women ages 18 and older.

For more information, contact:
Emily Towey, Edelman
312-297-7442
emily.

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IT IS EASY BEING GREEN
For those who think feeding can be confusing (45 percent of gardening
survey respondents agree), Miracle -Gro LiquaFeed takes the guesswork out of
feeding by applying plant food evenly at the proper rate until the bottle is
empty. In the U. The company also owns Smith + Hawken, Ltd.

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"When we took over and renovated this operation we were confident that
Alico's management and agricultural skills would increase business
efficiencies. With New Miracle-Gro(R) LiquaFeed(TM), Feeding is as Easy as Watering!

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, To the 82 percent of Americans
who say they would feed their plants if it was quick and easy to do(1), The
Scotts Company, the world's leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and
garden products, is offering a miracle solution. government's food pyramid guide helps millions of
Americans grow strong and healthy, the new Plant Growth Pyramid by The Scotts
Company, a user-friendly, downloadable resource available at
http://www., a
leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering
equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods.

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-- Sun: Different plant types have different lighting requirements to
achieve optimal growth.

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Annual sales volume typically ranges between 80 and 120 million
plants per year.LiquaFeed.com .

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With its
ready to use, all purpose plant food refill bottles, Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed
ensures there's no mixing, measuring or mess. You'll never have to
be one of the 49 percent of gardening respondents who worry about over- or
underfeeding again!
"Research shows the majority of gardeners water regularly with a hose, so
we developed a cure for plant malnutrition using this popular watering
method," said Keith Baeder, vice president of marketing for Miracle-Gro
branded products. The suggested retail price for the starter kit (garden feeder and
two 16-ounce refill bottles) is $14.99 - $16.99; refill packs (four 16-ounce
refill bottles) are $9.
-- Water: More than 90 percent of a plant's weight is water, so it is
vital to replenish what is lost or used each day - especially during
hot summer months.
-- Plant Food: As with humans, plants require regular feedings for
healthy, beautiful growth.

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"
Miracle -Gro LiquaFeed is now available wherever lawn and garden supplies
are sold.com .

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We are extremely pleased with the current production at this
facility, and expect continued production gains ahead ," Alico CEO John
Alexander said today. The company is involved in various operations and
activities including citrus fruit production, cattle ranching, sugarcane, sod
production, and forestry.com , will help plants grow strong and healthy."

For more information on Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed , the Plant Growth Pyramid
and gardening tips, visit http://www.1
percentage points at the 95 percent level of confidence.

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The business, established by a local family in the mid-70's,
today is a major supplier for commercial farming operations in Florida and
also sells plants throughout the Southeastern United States. In addition, the refill bottles
are engineered to only release plant food when used with the garden feeder --
that's good news for the 55 percent of gardening survey respondents who think
feeding can be messy.

GOOD GROWING !
The Scotts Company Introduces the Plant Growth Pyramid

Just as the U., the company's Scotts(R), Miracle-Gro(R) and Ortho(R)
brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R)
brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by
Scotts and owned by Monsanto.scotts.

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Production
consists primarily of vegetable transplants such as tomatoes, bell pepper and
watermelon.

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The Company also leases land for farming , cattle
grazing, recreation and oil exploration, and is increasingly involved in
exploring real estate development in and beyond its holdings. The best plant in the wrong location is a
recipe for frustration - for you and the plant!

"Miracle-Gro Plant Food has always helped people grow bigger, more
beautiful plants," said Rebecca Kolls, host of nationally syndicated
'Rebecca's Garden.

About Scotts
With more than $2 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000
associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned
subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded
consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional
horticulture as well.

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LiquaFeed. In Europe,
Scotts' brands include Weedol(R), Pathclear(R), Evergreen(R), Levington(R),
Miracle-Gro(R), KB(R), Fertiligene(R ) and Substral(R).

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Introducing new Miracle-Gro(R) LiquaFeed(TM) Ready To Use Plant Feeding
System, the fast and easy way to give plants the nourishment they need to grow
bigger and more beautiful.

NO MESS, NO FUSS
Simply attach the ergonomic garden feeder to a hose, insert the refill
bottle and spray to instantly feed your entire garden while watering.

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"Because Miracle-Gro LiquaFeed lets people simultaneously
feed while they water, gardeners are now able to achieve proven 'Miracle
Garden' results just by tying into what they already do -- watering their
plants.' "By creating the Plant Growth Pyramid, gardeners can learn
the fundamentals of successful plant care.