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6 Bulletin of the University of Texas 
Gulf States have been largely depleted of this fine wood and 
the supply in Texas will be exhausted in a few more years 
3. Pinus taeda L. Loblolly Pine. Old-field Pine. 
A lerge, round topped, forest tree with straight, tapering 

hie. 2 Pinus taeda. 
trunk, reaching a height of 80°-100° and a maximum diam- 
eter of 5°, with stout branches and reddish brown ridged 
bark. Leaves pale green, slender, stiff, 6’ to 9’ long, 
borne in clusters of three with a sheath at base. Cones conic 
