876 REPORT OF STATE GEOLOGIST. 



reaches a height in our area of from 40 to 60 feet, rarely exceed- 

 ing two feet in diameter. The wood is much less valuable than 

 that of the white ash, with which, however, it is often confounded. 



Flowering season, April and May. 



Eeported from following counties: Tippecanoe (Cunning- 

 ham); Floyd and Knox; Gibson. 



F. Caroliniana Mill. Water Ash. 



(F. platycarpa Michx.) 

 Found in cypress swamps in the southwestern counties. Col- 

 lected in quantity by Dr. J. Schneek and verified by him at the 

 Shaw Botanical Gardens, St .Louis. Flowers in March and April. 



F. quadrangulata Michx. Blue Ash. 



A tall, slender tree found sparingly in nearly every part of the 

 State. Its usual location is in hilly regions, although occasionally 

 extending its range to bottom lands. Its highest development is 

 in the rich alluvial soils of the lower Wabash, where it exception- 

 ally reaches a height of from 100 to 115 feet. The wood is heavy 

 and hard, but not strong. It is largely used for flooring and in 

 carriage building. 



Flowering season, March and April. 



As it ranges through the State, its specific stations are omitted. 



F. nigra Marsh. Black Ash. Hoop Ash. Water Ash. 

 (F. sambucifolia Lam.) 

 Well distributed through the State, though never in very great 

 abundance. From 80 to 100 feet high and from 18 to 24 inches 

 in diameter. Wood not strong, but easily separating into thin 

 layers, giving it especial value in interior finish, cabinet making, 

 for barrel hoops, basket making, etc. 

 Flowering season, April and May. 

 Specific stations omitted because of general range. 



ADELIA P. Br. 



A. acuminata Michx. Privet. 



(Forestiera acuminata Poir.) 



This southern form is reported as occurring only in Gibson and 

 Posey counties. It is a small tree of from 20 to 30 feet in height 

 and of a diameter of about six to eight inches. Not frequent and 

 of no economic value. Found usually in low, wet alluvial soils. 



Mowers in March and April. 



Gibson and Posey. 



