Adopted by the Legislature of 1909. Adopted by the Legislature of 1895. The White pine is considered to be the largest pine in the United States. Cones are 4-8 inches in length, usually slightly curved. Cone scales are thin and never have prickles.
Cones also have a fragrant gummy resin.
The actual appearance of the Seal has varied over the years, all the variations based on the language above. Later variations included the scythe being held behind the husbandman's head, and in one case, the inexplicable substitution of a sextant for the mariner's anchor. The present design was fixed by the Legislature in 1919. Should fate unkind send us to roam, The scent of the fragrant pines, the tang of the salty sea Will call us home. White pine - Adopted by the Legislature of 1945.