Native Trees of Kentucky 



B. HICKORIES GENUS HICKORIA. 



The Hickories are found only in American forests, and with 

 one exception are confined to the States east of the Rocky Moun- 

 tains. 



Hickory is an Indian name, derived from a drink which the 

 Indians made by pounding the nuts in water. 



In Kentucky, Hickories are found mixed with other hard- 

 woods in rich, fertile soil where a long', vigorous taproot can 

 penetrate easily into a moist sub-soil. Forest-grown, the whole 

 group has the characteristic habit of a tall, tapering shaft, reach- 

 ing a height of from 60 to 100 feet, with a trunk from 2 to 4 

 feet in diameter. 



The wood, tough, strong and flexible, is extensively used in 

 the manufacture of farm implements, carriages and wagons. As 

 fuel. Hickory excels all other wood. There is an increasing 

 demand for the timber, second growth finding a ready market ; 

 young sprouts, because of their flexibility and toughness, are used 

 in making baskets and barrel hoops. A Hickory five years old 

 has a money value. They are valuable nut trees ; Hickory or- 

 chards under systematic cultivation are considered paying invest- 

 ments. 



Stately and picturesque, they are highly ornamental for parks 

 and lawns. 



