. The elements of forestry, designed to afford information concerning the planting and care of forest trees for ornament or profit and giving suggestions upon the creation and care of woodlands with the view of securing the greatest benefit for the longest time, particularly adapted to the wants and conditions of the United States. Forests and forestry. (b.) (d.) 132. Differences in the Growth of Elms.—Sections oi the Elm: (a.) From Canada—The layers of growth so thin that they can scarcely be distinguished. (/>.) From Dunlcirlv, France—Wood very strong, and grown in deep humid soil, (c.) F
. The elements of forestry, designed to afford information concerning the planting and care of forest trees for ornament or profit and giving suggestions upon the creation and care of woodlands with the view of securing the greatest benefit for the longest time, particularly adapted to the wants and conditions of the United States. Forests and forestry. (b.) (d.) 132. Differences in the Growth of Elms.—Sections oi the Elm: (a.) From Canada—The layers of growth so thin that they can scarcely be distinguished. (/>.) From Dunlcirlv, France—Wood very strong, and grown in deep humid soil, (c.) From the battle-field of Toulon—Grown on a sub-soil that is very damp, but owing to the heat of the climate the wood is strong, (d.) From Provence, France— Grown on soil that is less humid. 969. The White Elm (Ulmus Americana). This tree is justly valued as one of the best for ornamental plantations, and one of the most graceful in form. The branches generally divide at ten or fifteen feet above the ground, and gradually diverging as they rise, spread out on every side and then descend, giving the tree an urn-shaped form, that at once distinguishes it at a great distance from all other forest trees. Some of the New England towns and villages, especially along the Connecticut river, present magnificent •avenues of this tree. 970. The quality of the wood is generally excellent, as it is very. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hough, Franklin Benjamin, 1822-1885. Cincinnati, R. Clarke
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