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HUBBAEDSTON. 



Practically all trees found in this State are found in this 

 town, although pitch pine and spruce are rare. The leading 

 types are birch (mostly gray), red maple and pine. Chestnut 

 and oak, while common, exist scattered among other types. 

 There is an unusual amount of pine reproduction, and if 

 allowed to grow it will make Hubbardston one of the leading 

 pine towns in the State. 



In Hubbardston village there is a blanket mill employing a 

 few hands. There is a sawmill and box shop on the depot 

 road, but it is not now running. The Roper Box Company at 

 East Hubbardston operate a sawmill and box shop. William 

 Clark holds considerable timber land which operates through 

 hired mills. W. E. Coffin and S. A. Bigelow, owners of portable 

 mills, operate extensively in Hubbardston and vicinity. 



Land Types. 



^ Considerable poplar and alder included in Classes 3 and 4. 

 2 Mostly hemlock and spruce. 



