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ECONOMIC BOTAXY OF ALABAMA 



Figs. 7, 8. Pi)nis scrotina. Two views of same tree, in swamp of 

 Bridge Creek at crossing of M. & O. R. R., Autauga Count}-. April 22, 

 1906, and June 9, 1927. The tree gained very little in height in 21 years, 

 and was only about two feet in diameter at the latter date. 



Pinus echinata, Mill. (F. niifis, 'Six.) 



Short-leaf (or rosemary) pine. 



(Fig. 9) 



A tree .sometimes two or three feet in diameter and 75 feet 

 tall, with short leaves and small cones. Blooms about the same 

 time as P. Tacda, or possibly a few days later. 



The wood of this species is much like that of P. Tacda but a 

 little better, and it is cut extensively for lumber in regions where it 

 is common and the long-leaf pine rare or imknown. It also makes 

 very good fuel, like most other |)ines. Near negro farm-houses a 

 large living tree can often be seen with a great cavity in its side, 

 from which the negroes chop out "lightwood." a little at a time. 

 This species is offered for sale for ornamental purposes in some 

 nurserymen's catalogues, and is said to be hardy as far north as 

 southern New England (which however is not much north of its 

 natural range). Twigs of it are sometimes used to stop cracks in 

 gravel cars, like other pines. 



References: — Betts, Hall & Maxwell 2, Hopkins, Mattoon 2, IMohr 18. 



