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an agreeable fermented liquor ; and by distillation, a con- 

 siderable quantity of strong spirit. According to Mr. Neill, 

 in France they are frequently grafted on the service tree, 

 and the fruit is thus rendered of larger size, and more 

 abundant. It is one of the most ornamental of all trees, 

 when loaded with its large clusters of red berries in autumn. 



SALAL BERRY. 



The salal berry is a new fruit, which has been discovered 

 in the valley of the Columbia River ; about the size of the 

 common grape, of a dark purple color, and sweet and 

 pleasant flavor. 



SILVER-LEAVED SHEPARDIA. 



BUFFALO BERRY TREE. (Shepardia eleagnoides.) 



A beautiful, hardy tree, so called from its silvery leaf. 

 This tree was discovered by Professor Nuttall, in Missouri, 

 in 1810, and was introduced here by the Messrs. Winship. 

 The tree is of upright growth and thorny ; the leaves are 

 small, of a delicate, silvery appearance ; the fertile and 

 barren flowers are produced on different trees; the fruit is 

 of the size and appearance of a large currant, of a fine 

 scarlet color, and beautiful appearance ; they envelop the 

 branches in profuse clusters. It is of a rich taste, and 

 valuable, with preparation, for preserves, tarts, &c. 



NUTS. 



WALNUT. (Juglans regia.) 



ENGLISH or MADEIRA NUT. 



The walnut is a native of Persia and China. It is a 

 lofty, spreading tree, with pinnated leaves, of a powerful 



