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in bottom lands. A tree ranging in height from 80 to 100 feet, 

 with a trunk diameter of from two to four feet. 



The wood is similar to that of H. ovata and is used for the same 

 purposes. 



Flowers in May and June ; nuts ripen in October and November. 



Range as indicated. 



H. microcarpa (Nutt.) Britton. Small-fruited Hickory. 

 (Carya microcarpa Nutt.) 



Found in rich woods throughout the central and southern coun- 

 ties in rich soils. Found associated with H. ovata, from which it is 

 usually not separated. It can be distinguished from H. ovata by its 

 rough, close bark; smaller ovate buds, and smaller, thin-husked 

 fruit. A tree rarely exceeding 80 feet in height or a trunk diameter 

 of three feet. 



The hard, tough wood is of the same character as that of H. ovata 

 and is used for the same purposes. 



Flowers in May and June ; nuts ripen in September and October. 



Range as indicated. 



H. glabra (Mill.) Britton. Pig-nut Hickory. Brown Hickory. 



(Carya porcina Nutt.) 



Commonly distributed throughout the State, though not frequent 

 in the extreme southwestern counties. A tree from 80 to 100, ex- 

 ceptionally 120 feet in height, and with a trunk diameter of from 

 three to five feet. 



The wood is of the same character as that of H. ovata and is used 

 for the same purposes. The species is usually found growing on dry 

 hills. 



Flowers in May and June ; the bitter fruit ripens in October and 

 November. 



Range general. 



MYRICACE^E. Bayberry Family. 



COMPTONIA Banks. 



C. peregrin A (L.) Coulter. Sweet Fern. 



(Myrica asplenifolia L.) 

 A northern form, confined to the extreme north part of the State, 

 where it occurs in dry, sand soils, especially upon sand hills. No- 

 where abundant. 



Flowers in April and May. 

 Lake (Hill). 



