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OfflO BUCKEYE, FETID BUCKEYE. 



Aesculus glabra, Willd. 



The wood of this tree is used for pulp wood and for the manu- 

 facture of light w r ooden articles. Although there are other rapid 

 growers, the wood of which is better in quality and may take the 

 place of the buckeye, yet the facility with which it can be raised from 

 seed together w r ith its rapid growth may recommend it. 



The fruit resembles the common horse-chestnut but is prickly 

 when young. It matures in autumn and the seeds may be gathered 

 from under the old tree after the first frost. They should be planted 

 at once, either where they are to remain, say two or three feet apart 

 each way, or they may be planted in seed beds, in rows eighteen to 

 twenty-four inches apart and twelve to fourteen inches in the row. 

 Cover a little more than the thickness of the seed, unless the beds are 

 rolled. In one year the plants may be set out. They prefer moist 

 soil, as along the banks of rivers, but will do well in soil that it is not 

 exceedingly dry. 



SWEET BUCKEYE. 



Aesculus flava, Ait. 

 Aesculus octandra, Marsh. See Britton & Brown, Vol. II, p. 401. 



The tree has a smooth fruit, has the same uses as the Ohio buckeye 

 and may be propagated in the same manner. Either may be used as 

 a shade tree, although the European horse-chestnut is superior and 

 more frequently used for that purpose. 



SUGAR MAPLE. 



Acer saccharinum, Wang. 

 Acer Saccharum, Marsh. See Britton & Brown, Vol. II, p. 398. 



In the Forestry Eeport for this State issued in 1895, it is stated 

 that this is one of the largest and perhaps one of the commonest trees 

 in the State. It is apparent therefore that conditions here are 

 favorable to its growth. It is a valuable tree and will grow in al- 

 most any locality. 



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