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SPRAY OF HONEY LOCUST. 



Under cultivation the honey locust grows quite rapidly, but under neglect 

 its progress is indifferent, just as is the case with all farm crops. 



As a timber tree there is no doubt but this would excel a majority of 

 American trees in utility and in profit. The wood is of value for every pur- 

 pose of lumber, making acceptable cross-ties, fence posts and telegraph poles, 

 as well as finishing wood for cabinet purposes, or the demands of the builder. 



The honey locust is destined to become one of the useful timber trees for 

 artificial plantations. 



Its rarity causes it to be little known, but the commoner and better known 

 timber trees of North America will never again be reproduced in forest, while 

 in the near future artificial plantations will be grown with timber which to the 

 saw-mill owner, lumber manufacturer and the public at large are to-day un- 

 known as marketable woods. 



The plant is hardy in every portion of the United States. It is easily 

 grown from seed, after soaking in quite warm water for several hours; it may 

 be transplanted without loss, is upright in habit when planted in forest form 

 at moderate distances, forming a long, straight body. Our illustration shows 

 the possibilities of this tree. Here the trees stand about fifteen feet apart, 

 this one being the peer of any in the forest. The grain is straight, it is easily 

 worked, and makes good fuel. There are few trees which afford a better 

 shade or have more beautiful foliage. It is also a grand street tree, standing 

 the dust and smoke of cities with the asphalt-paved streets, the tramping and 

 constant improvements which are so objectionable to most other trees, grow- 

 ing right along, affording a shade, and is grateful for the little favors it re- 



