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JACK PINE (Pinus divaricata) . Next to the Western Yellow Pine 

 and Black Hills Spruce, the Jack Pine is one of the best evergreens 

 for all parts of the state, as it is very hardy and grows well on dry and 

 poor soils. The timber is of little value except for fence posts. A 

 serious objection to it for ornamental work, is its tendency to take 

 on a sickly yellow color during the winter. It is good for covering 

 dry lands where little else will grow. 



WESTERN YELLOW PINE (Pinus ponderosa scopulorum) . For the 

 prairies this is our most valuable evergreen tree. It grows on a 

 greater range of soil than any other pine. The leaves are dark green 

 in color and are borne in clusters of 2 or 3, and are from 3 to 12' 

 inches long. Its wood is good for posts and rough building where 

 great strength is required, it also makes good fuel. It is somewhat 

 ornamental and should be planted extensively in every shelter belt. 

 Its great value lies in its ability to do well on very dry soils. It is also 

 known commonly as Bull Pine. 



Figure 15 Scotch Pine (Pinus sylvestris) on farm in Traill Co., N. D. 



SCOTCH PINE (Pinus sylvestris). This is a European species that 

 has been planted very largely in windbreaks through the corn belt 

 section. It is not as desirable in this state as the Western Yellow and 

 Jack Pines since it is not perfectly hardy when grown in exposed lo- 

 cations, it cannot withstand the drying summer winds which cause 



