184 THE FOREST TREE CULTURIST. 
FRAXINUS SAMBUCIFOLIA ( Water Ash).—Of rapid growth, 
valuable for growing in low, wet soils. 
Larix communis (Huropean White Larch).—Succeeds 
well on dry, sandy soils, also on those that are moist and 
rich; of rapid growth; timber very valuable. Should be 
extensively cultivated near all of our large seaports. 
Popu us (Poplar).—There are two or three species of 
Poplar which might be profitably grown on the prairies 
for fuel, although it would not be of the best quality. The 
growth of all the Poplars is very rapid, and they are very 
readily propagated from cuttings. 
Quercus ALBA ( White Oak).—A slow grower, but the 
timber is exceedingly valuable at all ages. | 
QuERCUS OBTUSILOBA (Post Oak).—Similar to the last, 
but will thrive in poorer soils. 
Satix ALBA ( White Willow).—Particularly valuable for 
growing on the prairies. Growth very rapid; timber of 
fair quality for fuel. 
TAXxopIUM DISTICHUM ( Cypress).—Grows rapidly ; very 
durable timber, excellent for posts, stakes, or for fuel. 
Urtmus Americana (White £lm).— Valuable where 
‘very tough timber is required ; tree of very rapid growth; 
succeeds best on deep, rich, alluvial soils. 
