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shaped leaflets. The fruits are borne singly or in pairs; 

 they are roundish, and yellow-green in color, turning black 

 after they are dropped. The winter buds are covered with a 

 buff colored nap; the lateral ones are often superposed, two 

 or three in the axil of the leaf. Twigs when broken give 

 out a characteristic odor, which helps in identifying the tree. 

 The bark is dark brown and divided into ridges. 



37. The wood weighs about 38 pounds to the cubic foot. 

 It is a rich, dark brown; it has a pleasing grain; it works 

 easily; and it takes a high polish. These qualities fit it for 

 furniture and interior finish. It brings the highest prices of 

 any of the North American woods. The nuts are used for 

 food. 



38. The black walnut occurs on bottoms and rich hill- 

 sides throughout the state. It grows rapidly. Since knots 

 and burls are not regarded as a defect in walnut, it may be 

 grown in open places where it branches profusely and still 

 produce valuable timber. It is therefore recommended as a 

 shade tree for yards, roadways, and pastures. 



39. Mockernut, HICORIA ALBA. The leaves are com- 

 pound, 8 to 12 inches long, with 5 to 7 lance-shaped leaflets. 

 The midribs are covered with brown hairs. The foliage is fra- 

 grant. The fruit is one and a fourth to 2 inches long. The 

 nut has 4 prominent ridges; it has thick walls arid a small 

 kernel. 



40. The wood weighs about 53 pounds to the cubic foot. 

 It is hard, strong, and tough; and these qualities fit it for 

 spokes, axle trees, ax handles, whip-staffs, and the like. It 

 makes excellent fuel. 



41. The mockernut occurs throughout the State. 



42. There are several other hickories in Georgia. 



