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except an undrained one. The most rapid in growth 
of all the oaks. Sprouts vigorously from stump. 
35. Brecu (Fagus atropunicea Marsh; Sudw.). 
Height, 100 feet +; diameter, 3 feet +. Last of 
Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Best development 
probably on “ bluff ” formations of Lower Mississippi 
basin. Fresh, rich, but not necessarily a deep soil; 
limestone soils. For rocky, exposed situations. 
Rapid grower, enduring shade exceedingly well, and 
producing rich humus, which render it one of the most 
valuable aids in forestry. 
36. Cuestnut (Castanea dentata Marsh; Borkh.). 
Height, 90 feet +; diameter, 14 feet -+. North- 
eastern and Middle Atlantic States. Best develop- 
ment on western slopes of Allegheny Mountains. 
Well-drained gravelly soils; succeeds on rocky hill- 
sides with soil of sufficient looseness and depth; on 
northern and eastern exposures; will thrive on rather 
poor sand; slow and uncertain in stiff, clayey soil. 
Exceedingly rapid grower; moderately shade-endur- 
ing; sprouts most vigorously and persistently from 
the stump; large yield per acre. 
37. Brack Watnurt (Juglans nigra Linn.). 
Height, 100 feet +; diameter, 4 feet-+. North- 
eastern, Central, and Southeastern States. Best de- 
velopment on southern slopes of Allegheny Moun- 
tains and in bottom-lands of southwestern Arkansas 
