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thousands of acres can be rendered profitable to the community 

 while at present they are valueless. It is rather a reflection 

 upon us that we are obliged to import such an article as willow 

 sticks; and so rapidly does the demand increase that it must be 

 long before the market can be overstocked. 



In John Reed s case we are told that he received more pro 

 fit from a few acres of willow than from the whole upland 

 portion of his farm. Medicinally, Salitin, used, and perhaps, 

 frequently sold as Quinine, is prepared from willow bark. This, 

 also, affords much Tannin, the cause of its ^stringency. 



