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In other words, unless saw logs command at least $10 per thousand 

 on the stump, it is more profitable to sell the wood at $2 per cord. 



Tho the average of saw-log yields is low, the growing of cotton wood 

 lumber under proper management would pay good returns. It is 

 coming more and more into use as a building material. From its 

 tendency to warp, it can not be used where it is exposed to the weather, 

 but for rough interior woodwork it is excellent. The lumber is also 

 used locally for bridge planking, and gives excellent service. Else- 

 where cottonwood is sold for the manufacture of paper pulp, boxes, 

 furniture backs, and washboards. 



TABLE 4. Yield of cottonwood. 



BOTTOM LAND. 



UPLAND. 



Plantation No. 2. This plantation is situated on land that is subject 

 to overflow in wet seasons, and for this reason is especially adapted to 

 the growing of trees. The altitude is approximately 1,500 feet. The 

 soil is a rich, sandy loam and very deep. 



The ground was put in a good state of cultivation just before it was 

 planted, and the trees were set in furrows, 1 -year-old seedlings being 



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