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cies of furniture; is next in value to mahogany. It is exceedingly dura- 

 ble; hence is valuable for fencing, building, <fec. Richly deserving of a 

 place in the lawn or timber plantation. 



BiBD Cherry — 0. Fennsylvanica. 



A small northern species, common in the State, but scarcely worthy 

 of cultivation, unless for ornament. 



Choke Cherry — O. Yirginiana. 

 This diminutive tree is of little value, not worth the trouble of culti- 

 vation. 



Wild Plum: — Prunus Americana. 



The common Wild Plum, when in full bloom, is one of the most orna- 

 mental of small flowering trees, and as such, should not be neglected. 

 The fruit is rather agreeable, but not to be compared to fine cultivated 

 varieties, which may be engrafted on the wild stock to the very best ad- 

 vantage. It is best to select small trees, and work them on the roots. 

 The grafts should be inserted about the middle of April. 



Hack Berry — Celtis Occidenialis. 



An ornamental tree of medium size ; wood hard, close-grained, and elas- 

 tic ; makes the best of hoops, whip-stalks, and thills for carriages. The 

 Indians formerly made great use of the Hackberry wood for their bows. 

 A tree worthy of a limited share of attention. 



American Linden, or Bass Wood — Tilia Americana. 

 One of the finest ornamental trees for public grounds, parks, etc., but 

 will not thrive where the roots are exposed to bruises ; for this reason, 

 it is not adapted to planting along the streets of populous towns. The 

 wood is light and tough ; susceptible of being bent to almost any curve ; 

 durable if kept from the weather ; takes paint well and is considerably 

 used in the medicinal arts ; for fuel, nearly worthless. This tree will 

 flourish in almost any moderately rich, damp soil; bears transplanting 

 well ; can be propagated readily from layers. The seed should be sown 

 in autumn. 



White Thorn — Cratcegus Coccinea. 

 Dotted Thorn — C. Punctata. 

 These two species of Thorn are found everywhere on the rich bottom 

 lands. When in bloom they are beautiful, and should be cultivated for 



