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thorities, as the Christian era. Many varieties of the chest- 

 nut are under cultivation, differing considerably in the size 

 of the tree and in the size and quality of the nut. Before 

 planting for its fruit, those who are not familiar with its 

 cultivation should consult a horticulturist. The chestnut is 



Fig. 11. 



Castanea dentata, Borkh. Chestnut. From Sargent's " Trees of North America." 



certainly one of the most useful and beautful of trees, and 

 since it thrives in South Jersey, deserves to be planted there, 

 especially along streets, although it is much clubbed and dis- 

 figured by boys while in fruit." (Geol. Kpt, '94, GrifTord, 

 282.) 



"Deciduous zone, coniferous zone, scattering from the de- 

 ciduous zone.' 7 (Geol. Kpt, '99, Hollick, 185.) 



"The value of the chestnut timber in the Highlands and 

 Kittatinny Valley depends much on the quality of the soil and 

 the location. The stump land sells at from $1 to $5 per acre ; 

 a growth of thirty years at from $10 to $30 ; of fifty years, 

 from $25 to $50 ; but in many instances good growths, ac- 

 cessible to markets, have sold at figures three or fourfold 

 greater than the above. The time required to grow railroad 

 ties and telegraph poles is from twenty-five to forty years, 

 and will probably average thirty years. Chestnut grows 

 naturally and brings the quickest returns, although oak is 

 more valuable." (Agric. Kpt, '87, Cook, 299.) 



