MOUNTAIN TREES 



early settlers made much use of the 

 wood in the making of simple imple- 

 ments of agriculture, such as grubbing 

 sticks and tool handles. It makes good, 

 although crooked, post timber and is a 

 most excellent firewood. 



The Birch-leaf Mahogany (Cerocarpus betulaefolius) 

 conspicuous also because of its feathery-tailed fruits, 

 should not be confused with the above. It may be 

 distinguished by its wedge-shaped leaves which are 

 toothed at the broad, upper end, and distinctly veined 

 on both surfaces. Very tall specimens are found be- 

 low Forest Home in Mill Creek Canyon. While attain- 

 ing the height of small trees they are architecturally 

 shrubs. 



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