April 1902.] 



The Hardy Catalpa. 



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Plate 37. From photograph furnished by United States Bureau 

 of Forestry. Post from timber of Catalpa speciosa Ward, five 

 or six years old, in ground for fifteen years. Note sound char- 

 acter of the wood shown in the cut face, to the left at the base of 

 the post. 



