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ant. The tree should be fostered wherever found and may be 

 planted on land too poor for other species, or where the fire 

 risk continues. 



Loblolly Pine. (Pinus taeda.) A tree native of the Southern 

 states, where it grows with marvelous rapidity. Recent experi- 

 ments indicate that it can be grown successfully in South Jer- 

 sey and in sheltered situations, but for the present it is recom- 

 mended only for experimental planting. 



Shortleaf Pine. (Pinus echinata.) The species found in Cen- 

 tral and South Jersey, usually mixed with oaks, on the better 

 soils. It is comparable in most respects with red pine, and in 

 South Jersey may be planted as an alternative. 



Norway Spruce. (Picea excelsa.) The common spruce of 

 Europe. A tree of great economic value because its wood is 

 sought for paper pulp as well as for lumber, and because, by 

 reason of its tolerance, it is able to grow in close stands. It 

 requires fairly strong soil, and thrives on ground much moister 

 than is acceptable to any of the pines. (It will not grow where the 

 ground is constantly wet.) This species is preferable to any of the 

 native spruces. The average yield on suitable soil is about 30 

 M board feet at 60 years. 



Douglas Fir. (Pseudotsuga taxifolia.) Stock from Rocky 

 Mountain seed only should be used. That from Pacific Coast 

 seed is apt to be frosted. The tree grows at about the same 

 rate as the Norway spruce, though the stands are not quite so 

 dense. The wood is tough and strong, comparing favorably 

 with red pine or shortleaf pine. From the best information 

 available, a yield of 25 M board feet at 60 years should be ob- 

 tained on fair soil. 



European Larch. (Larix europaea.) A tree especially valu- 

 able on account of the durability of its wood. Unlike the East- 

 ern American species, it requires well drained as well as fairly 

 strong soil. It is advised for planting where the extinction of 

 chestnut is likely to create a demand for posts, poles, etc. A 

 yield of 20 M board feet at 60 years may be expected. 



Balsam, Fir. (Abies balsamea or Abies pectinata.) The first 

 is the native species; the second the European. They are valu- 

 able on account of their adaptability to moist land, high degree 

 of tolerance, and production of a wood that is about as usefwl 



