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RED CEDAR. 



Ked cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is found scattered throughout 

 the Ozark Forest in small pure groups, generally on limestone ledges 

 and shale outcroppings where no other tree will thrive. The cedar 

 on private holdings has been nearly exhausted by pencil companies 

 and exporters. Many of the smaller trees and much defective 

 material are now being removed for fence posts. 



BLACK LOCUST. 



Black locust (Robinia pseudacacia) is frequently found on north 

 slopes, where it attains a diameter of from 9 to 10 inches in 60 or 70 

 years, and a height of 60 feet. The locust borer and a punk fungus 

 often unfit the species for its principal use as posts and poles, though 

 a limited number of worm-hole defects are not detrimental, except 

 so far as they may contribute to decay. It can be taken, however, 

 for insulator pins and similar small products. Locust often grows 

 in mixture with other hardwoods, and the exact amount of it on the 

 two forests is not known. 



BASSWOOD. 



Basswood ( Tilia americana) trees are occasionally found on deep, 

 moist soils, which produce long, straight stems, free from branches. 

 The total amount of basswood in the two Forests is small. The tree is 

 not lumbered for itself, and only occasionally with other species. The 

 wood is of excellent quality and suitable for excelsior, woodenware, 

 furniture backing, trunks, etc. 



SASSAFRAS. 



A small quantity of sassafras (Sassafras sassafras) is scattered over 

 the hills, some trees reaching a large size. The wood is very durable 

 and therefore suited for shingles, posts, and poles. 



SYCAMORE. 



Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) frequently grows along streams, 

 where it reaches large size. At present it is not put to much use in 

 the region, but its wood is excellent for furniture, interior finishing, 

 and plug-tobacco boxes. 



SUGAR MAPLE. 



Sugar or hard maple (Acer saccharum) occasionally occurs along 

 streams and on lower north slopes. Although the wood is of good 

 quality, the trees are small. It is useful in the manufacture of 

 furniture. 



