What to see in America . that issues from the depression at the top of its County, that borders Puget Sound well to thenorth, is particularly notable for its extensive and heavy forests. These are im-measurably rich in fir,cedar, spruce, and hem-lock, and their enor-mous value is greatlyenhanced by their ac-cessibility. The mostcommon and valuableof the trees is theDouglas fir. It growsperfectly erect until itends in a pyramidalcrown two hundredfeet or more above theground. Some of thelargest are two hundredand seventy feet highand reach the enormousproportions of eight,ten, and
What to see in America . that issues from the depression at the top of its County, that borders Puget Sound well to thenorth, is particularly notable for its extensive and heavy forests. These are im-measurably rich in fir,cedar, spruce, and hem-lock, and their enor-mous value is greatlyenhanced by their ac-cessibility. The mostcommon and valuableof the trees is theDouglas fir. It growsperfectly erect until itends in a pyramidalcrown two hundredfeet or more above theground. Some of thelargest are two hundredand seventy feet highand reach the enormousproportions of eight,ten, and even twelvefeet in diameter. A single one may produce timber enoughto build a mansion. It is capable of living four or fivehundred years. Of great importance also is the red cedar,which sometimes attains a height of two hundred feet anda diameter of over twenty feet. Cedars cut in the state ofWashington yield two thirds of all shingles produced in theUnited States. Washington is called the Evergreen State, so prevalent. Terrace Falls, Chelan NationalForest Washington 537
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