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a shrub, which is generally distributed over the State." In White 

 County it is most commonly found along the Tippecanoe. It was also 

 noted in Ward's thicket in Honey Creek Township and along the lower 

 part of Big Creek. 



Rhus hirta (L) Sudu: Staghorn Sumac. (Rhus typhina L.) Said 

 to be frequent but not especially abundant in any of its stations in 

 various parts of the State. Rather abundant in some places of White 

 County. Perhaps the most common sumac in the county. 



Rhus glabra L. Smooth Upland or Scarlet Sumac. This sumac is 

 similar to the preceding, but is glabrous throughout. Reported as being 

 more common in the State than the above species. Well distributed but 

 not so abundant in White County. 



Rhus copallina L. Dwarf Black or Mountain Sumac. Upland Su- 

 mac. This form becomes a distinct small tree in White County. Noted 

 mostly in Honey Creek Township. 



The above three species are rich in tanin and are extensively used 

 for tanning. None of them are poisonous, but the last two should be 

 handled with care by persons with thin, sensitive skins. Another species 

 of rhus, R. Toxicodendron L. (or R. radicans L.), the Poi.son Ivy, which 

 grows both as a climbing vine or as a low shrub, is very poisonous. The 

 berries are not poisonous and are largely eaten by birds. The poison 

 ivy is commonly met with in different parts of the county. 



Ilex verticillata (L) A. Gray. Virginia Winter-berry, Black Alder, 

 Fever-bush. This is a shrub, attaining a height of 6 feet or more. 

 Abundant in White County as well as in the State. 



Acer saccharimun L. Soft, Silver, or White Maple. Reported from 

 many counties. In White County most abundant near the Tippecanoe. 

 A few large trees (60 to 70 feet high) are to be found in Fisher's 

 Woods one mile south of Reynolds. Extensively used as a shade tree. 



Acer saccharum Marsh. Sugar, Rock, or Hard Maple. Reported 

 as frequent to common in all parts of Indiana. Of uncertain distribu- 

 tion in White County. Specimen from a small tree about four and one- 

 fourth miles southeast of Chalmers along a small stream near the banks 

 of Big Creek. 



Acer negundo L. Box Elder, Ash-leaved or Cut-leaved Maple. Rare 

 east of the Appalachians, rare to infrequent in northern Indiana. Used 

 to some extent as a shade tree in White County. Rather inferior tree, 



