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A rich, deep, sandy loam is required to develope the trees in all their 

 luxuriant grandeur. The nuts may either be planted in the autumn or 

 kept in a dry place until spring, when they should be planted three 

 inches deep, in a light vegetable mould. 



Black Walnct — Juglans Nigra. 



This o-iant of the rich alluvial bottom lands, claims special attention 

 for its valuable timber. It is among the most durable and beautiful of 

 American woods ; susceptible of a fine polish ; not liable to shrink and 

 swell by heat and moisture. It is extensively employed by the cabinet- 

 makers, for every variety of furniture. Walnut forks are frequently 

 found, which for richness and beauty, rival, the far-famed Mahogany. 

 This tree, in favorable situations, grows rapidly ; is highly ornamental, 

 and produces annually an abundant crop of nuts. 



BuTiERKUT — J. Cinerea. 



This species of Walnut is not as valuable as the above ; yet for its 

 beauty, and the durability of its wood, it should claim a small portion 

 of attention. The wood is rather soft for most purposes to which it 

 otherwise might be applied. When grown near streams, or on moist 

 side-hills, it produces regularly an ample crop of excellent nuts. It 

 grows rapidly. 



Shell-Bark Hickory — Canja Alha. 



This, the largest and finest of American Hickories, grows abundantly 

 throuo-hout the State. Hickory wood possesses probably the greatest 

 strength and tenacity of any other of our indigenous trees, and is used 

 for a variety of purposes ; but, unfortunately, it is liable to be eaten by 

 worms, and lacks durability. For fuel, the Shell-bark Hickory stands 

 unrivalled. The tree is ornamental, and produces every alternate year 

 an ample crop of the best of nuts. It does not bear transplanting well, 

 and the young trees should be preserved in their original situation 

 wherever practicable. 



Pignut Hickory — C. Glabra. 



This species possesses all the good and bad qualities of the Shell-bark. 

 The nuts, however, are smaller, and not quite so pleasant. It should be 

 preserved and cultivated in common with the Shell-bark. 



