Misc. Pub. 303, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 



PLATE 18 



A. Juniperus occidentalis. The fruit of the western juniper is very similar in appearance to that of many 

 others. The berries of all species appear to be much utilized by wildlife, although specific records are often 

 lacking. B, J. scopulorum. Dense foliage and the ability to thrive in poor soils are valuable erosion- 

 control characters common to most junipers. The fruits of all junipers are relished by many mammals as 

 well as by a host of birds. (Photograph by Department of the Interior.) 



