250 WISCONSIN AGEICULTUEE. 



most universally known. It is more or less common throughout 

 the whole State, though rare in the south-western counties. It 

 prefers wet grounds, which are net common in that part of the 

 State. 



The wood is very strong, hard, and durable, well adapted for 

 posts, rails, poles, railroad ties, etc. 



Foreign writers usually call this the American Larch, to dis- 

 tinguish it from the European species known by that name. 

 That tree is of larger growth, and is much esteemed as a timber 

 tree. It is also far superior to the Tamarack as an ornamental 

 tree, the leaves being longer, and the beautiful red cones of much 

 larger size. 



On account of its valuable qualities, the growth of the Tam" 

 arack should be encouraged in "Wisconsin. In waste places, too 

 wet even for grass, it may be made to yield a good return for 

 the little care and attention it will require. 



59. Ihuja occidentalism of Linnceus. — American Arbor Viice. 



This very common evergreen tree is usually called White Ce- 

 dar, a name that more properly belongs to another tree which 

 does not occur in Wisconsin. It usually prefers wet grounds, 

 and is found on the borders of Tamarack swamps, etc. Steep 

 side hills, especially if wet, are often ornamented by this fine 

 tree. The wood is durable, and used for fence posts, railroad 

 ties, etc., where it is said to last two or three times as long as 

 most other kinds of wood. It is a very valuable hedge plant, 

 and especially for high screens to protect gardens, etc., from the 

 cold winds. Being very hardy and easily obtained it will doubt- 

 less soon become more generally cultivated. 



60. Juniperns Virginia^ of Linnceus. — Red Cedar. 



The Eed Cedar grows on the borders of small lakes and riv- 

 ers, but not very abundantly in the southern parts of the State. 

 At the north it is said to be more common. While most of the 

 Junipers are low and scraggy bushes, this one attains the dignity 

 of a tree. The excellent qualities of the Red Cedar makes us 

 regret that it is not more common with us. The wood is strong 



