The White Pine 111 



and desks, pianos, and organs. It is even used 

 for the framework of airships. 



Years ago this tree was very common in the 

 northeastern part of our country. Great stumps 

 more than six feet thick are still to be seen; here 

 and there a few of the old, original trees are still 

 standing. Tall and straight, they tower far above 

 the younger ones about them, reminding us of 

 the days when trees of that size were not so 

 rare. The settlers were quick to see the value 

 of the white pine, and in each settlement these 

 great trees were the first to go. 



