12 THE BIRDS OF 



part of the locality, and the other is 

 situated near the western boundary. 

 The first is the beginning of the Passaic 

 River, and the second is the North 

 Branch of the Raritan River, which 

 widens into Ravine Lake about five 

 miles from its source. 



The ground of the Somerset Hills is 

 very stony, but in a few places sand- 

 pits are to be found. 



Chestnuts, Oaks, Hickories and 

 Beeches constitute the main forest trees, 

 the first being the most plentiful. Ever- 

 greens are scarce, except where they 

 have been planted. There are a few 

 Birch groves, and among the smaller 

 trees the Wild-Cherry, Sassafras, Spice- 

 Bush, Dogwood and Locust probably 

 predominate. Along the roads Maples 

 are commonly to be found, and these, 

 together with a few Elms, and scattered 

 Tulips and Buttonwoods, constitute the 



