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A shrub reported as occurring in the northeast corner of the 

 State. Does not belong- with Mulberry family. 



PLANE-TREE FAMILY. PLATANACEAE. 



Genus PLATANUS. 

 SYCAMORE. BUTTONWOOD. 



Platanus occidentalis. 



Platanus, from flatus, broad, refers to the leaf. 



Common along streams in eastern two-thirds. Recentyl being 

 extensiely planted. The ORIENTAL PLANE, Platanus orientalis, 

 an imported variety is probably better for shade. 



WALNUT FAMILY. JUGLAXDACEAE. 



Juglans is from Jovis, Jove's and glans, a mast, or acorn. 



THE WALNUTS. Genus JUGLAXS. 

 BUTTERNUT. WHITE WALNUT. 



J u glans cinerea. 

 Will probably be found in northeastern part of the State. 



BLACK WALNUT. 



Juglans nigra. 



Common throughout the State. More abundant in some locali- 

 ties than others. There are at least two or three varieties if not 

 different species. Difference in growth, size and appearance of 

 fruit. 



THE HICKORIES. Genus CARYA or HICORIA. 



Hickory is derived from the Indian name of the liquor obtained by pound- 

 in. cr the kernels. 



Carya in honor of Carya, daughter of the King of Laconia, who was cha 

 ed by Bacchus into a walnut tree. 



BITTERNUT HICKORY. SWAMP HICKORY. 



Hickory minima. 

 Found in east side of State. 



