HOUGH'S ELEMENTS OF FORESTRY. 



The following headings of Chapters will give an idea of 

 the scope and value of the work ; 



Chap. I. Definitions. 



II. Of Soils and their preparation ; Effects of Slope and 

 Aspect. 



" III. Of Climate and Metereological Influences. 



" IV. Eeproduction from Seed. 



Y. Of the various modes- of Propagation of Forest 

 Trees. 



" VI. Planting Continued. 



" VI T. Of the Structure and Functions of the various parts 



of Growing Trees. 



" VIII. General views in regard to Forestry. 



" IX. Acts of Congress relating to Timber-Rights 



" X. European Plans of Forest Management. 



" XI. Ornamental Planting, 



" XII. Hedges, Screens and Shelter-Belts. 



" XIII. Cutting and Seasoning of Wood; Defects in Timber. 



" XIV. Fuel; Charcoal; Wood-Gas. 



" XV. Forest Fires. 



" XVI. Protection from other Injuries than Fires. 



" XVII. Insect Ravages in Woodlands. 



" XVIIl. Processes for Increasing the Durability of Timber, 



or for Improving its Quality. 



" XIX. Resinous and other Products of Conifers. 



" XX. Use of Wood in the Manufacture of Paper. 



" XXI. Tanning Materials. 



" XXII. Description of Particular Species. 



" XXI II. The Conifers. 



" XXIV. Tree-Planting in Kansas and Nebraska. 



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