THEIR PROPERTIES, &C. JT.JT 



the coachmaker and the cooper, are the chief 

 iconfumers of ash timber ; though, in many parts 

 of the country, it is likewife ufed for various u- 

 tenfils, and for fome articles of furniture. The 

 ash affords, perhaps a greater quantity of potash 

 than any other fort of timber in this country. 



THE MOUNTAIN-ASH, or Roan-tree of 

 Scotland. 



{Sorbus aucupanaC) * 



This is both a forefl and an ornamental tree of 

 middle growth. It moots freely in almoil any 

 fituation ; and if it ftand fmgle, it acquires a fine 

 head. It is an excellent nurfe to flow growing 

 trees on bleak fituations. If it be planted in a 

 grove, and be properly trained, it attains to a 

 good fize. It is an excellent coppicfe plant, grow- 

 ing faft, and being applicable to many purpofes. 



The timber of this tree has lately been found 

 (owing-, no doubt, to the fcarcity of other wood) 

 to be ufeful for many purpofes to which it had 

 not formerly been applied. It has long been ufed 

 by the tanners and wheelwrights. It is now ufed 

 for flooring, for cart-linings, for herring cafe 



ftaves, 



* Pyrus aucuparia of Smith's Fl. Brit, 



