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and other species of the genus occur in other parts. These 

 other species have similar properties and uses to the one 

 described. 



94. Black gum, NYSSA SYLVATICA. The leaves vary in 

 shape, but are generally lance-shaped, 2 to 5 inches long, 

 1 to 3 inches wide, dark green, turning crimson in au- 

 tumn. The fruits occur 1 to 3 in a cluster: they are about . 

 half an inch long, dark blue; the clusters are on stalks about 



1 inch long. 



95. The wood weighs 40 pounds to the cubic foot. It 

 does not splinter and for this reason makes a good floor for a 

 warehouse, storeroom, or barn where it is subjected to rough 

 usage. It also makes good rollers for moving heavy objects. 



96. The black gum and related species are found 

 throughout the State, commonly on moist or wet soils, along 

 water courses or in swamps. The fruit of one species, the 

 Sour Tupelo or Ogeechee Lime, is used for preserves. 



97. Persimmon, DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA. The leaves 

 are dark green and shiney on the upper surface, paler below, 

 4 to 6 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. The fruit is from 

 1 to 1 and a half inches in diameter, orange colored. 



98. The wood weighs 49 pounds to the cubic foot. It is 

 hard and strong, and is used for tool handles, shuttles, and 

 fuel. The fruits are used to a small extent for food and in 

 making persimmon beer. 



99. The persimmon occurs throughout the State. It 

 often comes up along the edges of the woods and in fence 

 corners. 



100. White ash, FRAXINUS AMERICANA. The leaves are 

 compound, 8 to 12 inches long, with 5 to 7 lance-shaped leaf- 

 lets. The branching habit is opposite. The seed is provided 



