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best materials for yards and top-masts for sliippiag. It is extensively 

 cultivated for ornament. 



Hemlock — A . Canadtmsis. 

 The Hemlock is the largest of the genus. It is gracefully ornamen- 

 tal, but the wood is of little value. The bark is extensively employed in 



tanning. 



Tasiarack — Larix Americana. 



This beautiful tree grows abundantly in swampy situations through- 

 out the State. It is not quite an Evergreen, it drops its leaves in winter, 

 but quickly recovers them in early spring. The wood is remarkably du- 

 rable, and valuable for a variety of uses. The tree grows rapidly, and 

 ■can be successfully cultivated in peaty situations, where other trees 

 would not thrive. 



White Cedak — Cupressus, Thyoides. (?) 

 Aebokvit Ji — Thuja Occidtntalis. 



These two trees are indiscriminately called White or Flat Cedar. 

 They grow abundantly in many parts of the State, the latter in the 

 northern section. The wood is well known as being exceedingly durable, 

 furnishing better fence posts than any other tree, excepting the Red cedar. 

 Shingles and staves of a superior quality are obtained from these trees. 

 A beautiful evergreen hedge is made from the young plants, which bear 

 transplanting better than most Evergreens. They will grow on most 

 soils, if sufficiently damp. 



BED CEDAE — JinupcTus Virguiiana. 



This is the well-known tree that furnishes those celebrated fence posts 

 that "last forever." The wood is highly fragrant, of a rich red color, 

 and fine grained ; hence it is valuable for a variety of uses. It should 

 be extensively cultivated. 



There are many shrubs and vines indigeneous to the State that are 

 worthy of notice for ornamental purposes, but it is not our purpose to 

 speak of them here. 



TREES NOT FOUND IN WISCONSIN. 



There are many trees that have not yet been found growing in the 

 State, the introduction and culture of which, we would especially recom- 

 laend. Among these are : 



