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of the brook on the grounds between the College buildings and the Professors^ 

 houses. The stream tlirough the College farm is called "Cedar Kiver," on 

 account of those trees on its banks. A nice thrifty tree grows southwest of 

 Professor Beal's house. It has been cut back for several years. It was taken 

 from the river bank and planted by President Abbot for and in the name of 

 his son Rodney. 



CEDAR, WHITE— Cwpre«sM« thyoidcs. 



This must not be confounded with the arbor vitw, which is so often called 

 Avhite cedar. I cannot hear of it as a native of Michigan, though I have 

 looked and inquired a good deal in the southern peninsula. Farther north, I 

 still have hopes of finding it. It belongs nearer the east coast of the United 

 States, where it is quite common in marshes or swamps, especially south- 

 ward. In style it is somewhat intermediate between the arbor vita? and the 

 cypresses, having the fan-shaped foliage of the former. The wood is light, 

 fragrant and very durable. Specimens may be seen in the arboretum ; also in 

 the wild garden. 



CHERRY, BLACK— P?-U7iiw serolina. 



This is a line forest tree. The wood is quite durable for posts and rails. 

 The lumber is considerably used for furniture, but it is not so popular as for- 

 merly, perhaps because its color can be so easily imitated by painting or stain- 

 ing. Some of it much resembles mahogany. 



At the College, a fine tree may be seen about a rod from the northeast cor- 

 ner of the residence of Professor Beal. There is also a tree of this kind in the 

 road about half-way between the College and the city of Ijansing. The one last 

 referred to is not in a very thriving condition, partly owing to caterpillars, but 

 mostly owing to its narrow quarters between two large flat stones, which are 

 yearly separated by the growing tree. 



CHERRY, CHOKE— P?M?u(S Virginiana. 



This is a beautiful large shrub, common along low ground and river banks. 

 When in flower there is scarcely a more beautiful shrub on the College grounds. 

 A great tendency to send up sprouts is its greatest fault. A good specimen 

 can be found about half way between College hall and the chemical laboratory, 

 also on the river bank near the drive towards the west entrance. 



CHERRY, U'ED— Primus Pennsylvanica. 



This is not uncommon in rocky Avoods and along streams. It springs up in 

 great abundance where the forests of pine have been burned over in the north 

 part of the State. In such places it somewhat resembles a peach tree. Speci- 

 mens may be seen in the arboretum. 



CHESTNUT— Casianea vesca. 



This well known tree is a favorite for its sweet nuts, for its beautiful 

 appearance where used for finishing churches and for furniture ; also for 

 its great durability. The tree as a native of our State is confined to the 

 highest land in the southeast part of tlie State in limited quantity, in Oak- 

 land, Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe, and St. Clair counties. It grows well 

 when planted on the sandy land at the Agricultural College. Two specimens 



