xviii CONTENTS. 
CHAPTER XLIV. 
THE LAUREL. 
The American Laurel.—Density of its Growth.—Its Resemblance to 
the Box.—A Name Derived from its Uses.—Description and Prop- 
erties of its Wood.—Soil and Climate of Thrift.—Its Seed and Flow- 
er Described.—Care Necessary to its Raising.—Shcep Laurel.—A 
Contrasted Difference.— Properties of its Leaves. —The Great Lau- 
rel.—Region of its Abundance.—Climate and Situation Congenial 
to its Growth.—Its Attained Height.—Its Floral Productiveness.— 
The Rose Bay.—Its Elevated Home.—Its Diminutive Height.—Its 
Beautifying Advantages.—Soil Unfavorable to its Thrift. —The 
Carolina Laurel Described and Qualified................ Page 166 
CHAPTER XLV. 
TIMBER TREES. 
List of the most Valuable Timber Trees in the United States, and their 
Suitable Climate.—Coniferous Trees. — Number of Seeds to the 
Pound of Mach Speclesis 32. iccieeeead eee es vey aes nnecan 169 
CHAPTER XLVI. 
THE EUCALYPTUS, OR THE FEVER-TREE. 
Its Nativity.—When Discovered, and by Whom.—When Introduced 
into France.—Its Medicinal Qualities, and by Whom Discovered. 
—Its Antiseptic Properties. —The Healthful Results of its Planting 
in Malarial Districts. —Its Tour of Travel and Introduction into 
America.—Eucalyptus- planting by the Trappist Monks, and Ex- 
pected Results. —Record of the Eucalyptus as a Disinfectant.—In- 
stanced Results of its Antiseptic and Disinfecting Properties.—Eu- 
calyptus- planting in New Orleans, and Healthful Results.— The 
Eucalyptus as a Preventive against Yellow and Jungle Fever, and 
Efforts for its Introduction into India.—Experience of English Tree- 
growers in Raising the Eucalyptus.—Its Destined Future.—Climate 
Best Suited to its Growth.—Its Successful Raising on the Pacific 
Coast.—Experiments on the Virtues of the Eucalyptus and Results 
in Detail.—Its Odorous Properties.—Its Other Uses.—Eucalyptus- 
planting in California, and Probable Returns.—An Opinion in Re- 
gard to the Southern and Southwestern States ............... 171 
CHAPTER XLVII. 
THE OAK. 
Its Rank among Trees.—Procuring and Sowing its Seed.—The Burr 
Oak. —Its Attainable Growth. — Description of the Burr Oak as 
given by Dr. P. R. Hoy.—Its General Appearance and Beautify- 
ing Character.— Durability of its Wood.— Manner of Growth.— 
