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WATER LOCUST. 

 Gleditschia aquatica. 



This locust may be found in the southeast corner of the State, 

 hut has not been observed by the writer. 



ROSE FAMILY. R( >SACEAE. 



This family consists of trees, shrubs and herbs of more than 

 L,5< species and 90 genera. Ten genera are represented among the 

 trees oi the United States. 



PEACHES, PLUMS and CHERRIES. Genus PRUNUS. 

 Primus is the ancient Latin name for the Plum tree. 



COMMON PEACH. 

 Prunus Pcrsica. 



Many varieties in cultivation. Often growing wild escaped from 

 cultivation. 



NECTARINE. SMOOTH SKINNED PEACH. 



Prunus laevis. 



In cultivation. It is a variety of the peach with smooth skin. 



PIGEON CHERRY. PIN CHERRY. BIRD CHERRY. WILD RED 



CHERRY. 



Prunus Pennsylvanica. 



This tree is planted in a few places in the State for shade and or- 

 nament. It is also found escaped from cultivation. Is not native 

 to the region. 



WILD BLACK CHERRY. CABINET or RIVER CHERRY. 

 Prunus serolina. 

 Native to central part and east half of State. 



AMERICAN PLUM. WILD PLUM. 



Prunus Americana. 



Widely distributed over the State in low places and along river 

 banks. 



WILD GOOSE PLUM. RIVER PLUM. 



Prunus Jiortulana. 



