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CucuMUER Tree — Magnolia xicuminata. 



One of the largest and most beautiful of American trees. The wood 

 is soft, light, and valuable for many purposes ; but principally on account 

 of its ornamental grandeur, we would recommend its introduction and 

 cultivation. 



Tulip Tree — Linodtndron Tulip'>fera. 



This grand and noble forest tree is found in great profusion in Michi- 

 gan, Indiana, and most of the adjoining States, where it is called White 

 Wood or Poplar. The wood is of a yellowish color, easily worked, and 

 sufficiently close-grained to admit of a good polish — strong enough for 

 most uses, even where a considerable degree of strength is required. It 

 is used extensively in the mechanical arts for a great variety of purposes, 

 and grows rapidly. It is a beautiful tree, especially when covered with 

 its large, tulip-like blossoms. It flourishes best in a rich alluvial soil. 



Chestnut — Castanea Vtsea. 



A well-known, large and valuable. tree, of remarkably rapid growth. 

 It flourishes best in light, sandy, or gravelly soils. The wood is one of 

 the most durable, capable of resisting a succession of heat and moisture 

 for a considerable length of time; a valuable quality, which renders it 

 especially suitable for fencing. In favorable situations, this tree pro- 

 duces an abundant crop of delicious nuts. 



There are many other trees worthy of introduction, but to the three 

 species mentioned, we would more especially call the attention of arbor- 

 iculturists. Should either of these be known, to grow within the State, 

 "we should be glad to be informed of the locality. 



Locust — Bobinia Pseu-dacacia . 



One word in relation to the Locust, so much cultivated as an orna- 

 mental tree. Its rapid growth and durable wood, is all it has to recom- 

 mend it. It is the last tree to put forth in the spring, and the first to 

 shed its leaves in the autumn ; which wither and fall Avithout displaying 

 any of those dying beauties so charming in many of our indigenous 

 forest trees. The Locust is liable to the attack of the " borer ;" an insect 

 which is extensively destroying it in the Eastern States. The branches 

 are so fragile, that the tree is frequently blown literally to pieces by the 

 wind; to obviate which, to a considerable degree, we should "shorten 

 in" all long and slender limbs. We cannot recommend its extensive 



