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of fruit is a strong feature, ij to 2 inches long. Maine to 

 Neb. and south to the Gulf. 



Gray Birch or Aspen-Leaved Birch {Betula populifolia) 



A small tree found on dry and poor soil; rarely 50 feet 

 high. Wood soft, close-grained, not strong, splits in dry- 

 ing, useless for weather or ground work. A cubic foot 



