Humulus, L. (Hop.)

H. Lupulus, L. Damp rich copses.

Order 100.-- PLAT ANACEiE. (Plane-tree Family.)

Platanus, L. (Plane-tree. Buttonwood.)

P. occidentalis, L. (Sycamore.) This a large tree planted for ornamental purposes, especially in rows by the load-sides.

Juglans, L.

J. cinerea, L. (Butter-nut,) Grows in the hills, and the rocks seem favorite places for it. The fruit is valuable, and the wood is used for cabinet purposes. It has a coarse grain but takes a good polish.

J. nigra, L. (Black walnut.) A large tree reaching the height of 80 to 100 feet ; planted about houses for its fruit. The wood is of a dark color and is much used for cabinet work.

Carya, Nutt. (Hickory.)

C. alba, Nutt. (Shell-bark Hickory. Shag-bark Hickory.) A large straight tree growing to the height of 40 to 70 feet. The fruit is highly valued on account of its excellence, and the thinness of the shell. The wood splits easily, and makes excellent fuel.

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C. sulcata, Nutt. (Thick Shell-bark. Hickory.) Large tree reaching the height of 80 feet, the fruit is much larger than the fruit of C. Alba. It is not common in this region, and has undoubtedly sprung from seed brought from the West. The wood and bark is much like those of C. Alba.

C. tomcntosa, Nutt. (White-heart Hickory. Bull-nut.) A large tree, nuts with very thick shells. Wood with straight grain, splits well, and makes good fuel.

C. porcina, Nutt. (Pig-nut. Broom Hickory.) The fruit, not desirable. The wood is tough, and is used for axe and hammer handles, for hubs and spokes of wagon wheels. A large tree sometimes reaching the height of 100 feet, common.