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.

C. amara, Nutt. (Bitter-nut or Swamp Hickory.) Large tree, reaching 40 to 60 feet in height ; wood not valuable for timber, though it makes good fuel. The fruit has a thin shell and is bitter, common.

Order 102-- CTJPULIFERJE. (Oak Family.)

Quercus, L. (Oak.)

Q,. alba. L. (White Oak.) A large tree reaching the height of 75 feet, or more; and not unfrequently attains a diameter of 6 feet. A very valuable tree on account of the durability of its wood, common.

Q,. obtusiloba, Mx. (Post-oak or Box White-oak.) Small tree, wood hard and durable, used for axe and pick handles, also for fence posts.

Q,. macrocarpa, Mx. (Bur-oak. Mossy-cup. White-oak.) A middle sized tree, 40 to 50 high, forms symetrical head. Have not seen this tree in these limit.,, and put it down on the authority of Dr. Fisher, of Sing Sing.

Q,. bicolor, Willd. (Swamp White-oak.) A fine tree, reaching the height of 70 feet. Its wood furnishes durable timber and excellent fuel.

Q,. Prinos, L. (Chestnut-oak.) Straight growing tree of middle size in these limits; the wood makes excellent fuel.