32 WOOD-USING INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS. 



BLACK WALNUT. 



Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is scarce in the National Forests of 

 Arkansas. The region, however, is well suited to its growth, and an 

 effort is being made to increase its production by the planting of 

 seed and the protection of seed trees. In consequence no black 

 walnut, except dead and down, is for sale. The manufacturers of 

 organs, gunstocks, and telephone boxes are important users of the 

 wood. 



WHITE ASH. 



White ash (Fraxinus americana) is restricted to the lower eleva- 

 tions, seldom reaching the rich, well drained soils of the lower north 

 slopes and valleys. The quantity compared with that of oak and 

 pine is small, and its cut is little. The wood, however, is of good grade 

 and suitable for farm implements, handles, and oars. 



ELM. 



Three species of elm are found in small quantities in the National 

 Forests of Arkansas in mixture with other hardwoods ; white or water 

 elm ( Ulmus americana), slippery elm ( Ulmus pubescens), and winged 

 elm (Ulmus alata). White elm attains the largest size, winged elm 

 the smallest. The wood of all three species is similar and of fair 

 quality, being strong, tough, heavy, and hard to split. It can be 

 used for wagons, tool handles, saddle trees, etc. 



BLACK CHERRY. 



Wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) is scattered in small quantities 

 through both Forests, and although smaU in size and amount, the 

 wood is of good quality. It is valuable for furniture and interior 

 finish. 



COTTONWOOD. 



Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is found only along the large 

 streams and in small quantities. Some trees attain a large size, 

 sometimes exceeding 100 feet in height and 4 feet in diameter. The 

 wood is light and soft and can be used for wagon-box boards, kitchen 

 furniture, and woodenware. Beech, hackberry, box elder, dogwood, 

 persimmon, black ash, blue ash, green ash, sumac, chinquapin, and 

 river birch are scattered here and there through both Forests, but 

 the quantity of each is small. 



