462 



The above two species were the only ones of this genus found in 

 the county. This was a disappointment, since F. quadrangulata Michx., 

 and F. nigra Marsh., are reported from Cass, Tippecanoe and a number 

 of other counties. Both of these may occur in the county. 



Cephalanthus occidentalin L. Button-bush, Honey-balls, Pond-Dog- 

 wood, etc. An abundant shrub or small tree (20 feet high) in all parts 

 of the State (Coulter). Found in all parts of White County, though 

 not so abundant as a medium-sized shrub. Easily recognized by its 

 flowers. 



Viburnum lentago L. Sheep-berry, Nanny-berry, Black Haw, etc. 



Vihurnmn pTunifolmm L. Black Haw, Stag-bush, etc. It is some- 

 what surprising to find that the latter, having a much smaller range in 

 the United States, should be reported from so many more counties in 

 Indiana than the former with its very great range. (See range maps 

 pp. 460 and 461.) In so far as I have been able to discover, the former 

 is far more plentiful in White County, sometimes forming great patches 

 on cut-over areas. The fruit of both is sweet and edible. 



Savibucus canadensis L. Elder-berry. Abundant throughout the 

 State in various situations (Coulter). Common in White County. The 

 flowers and fruit have strong medicinal propei'ties. (Brit. & Br.) 



Juniperus virginiana L. Red Cedar, Juniper, etc. This is the only 

 native evergreen of the county. Reported from various counties with 

 different degrees of abundance. Well distributed in White County, 

 reaching its best development along the Tippecanoe. Many trees, some 

 of fair size, were found about two miles up from the mouth of Big 

 Creek. 



(For other species distributed more or less generally over the county 

 see The Oaks, pp. 405-43.3, and the Hickories, pp. 433-436.) 



V. ECONOMIC USES. 



The original forest of White County must have been extensive and 

 must have exhibited a high-grade quality of timber quite generally. For 

 several decades after 1830 there wei-e numerous sawmills operating in 

 various parts of the county. Some of the pits, wells or other vestiges 

 of these mills are still to be seen, though perhaps the location of most 

 of them is a matter of speculation. 



