The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-01
Che 2s5esfern Democrat, Charlotte, 2rG~

to this genus of trees from the fact that the
leaves, like the populace, necer at rest 1t is
easily propagated, and is sometimes used In adorn-
ing the streets of our villages
White Pine (Pinas Strobus)-This beautiful
tree of immense value to Canada and the New
England States, extends along the Alleghanies
to our own mountains where it is found IN con-
siderable abundance. Its handsome, soft-green
foliage, smooth bark. and conical disposition of
branches. truly render it one of the most attrac-
tive of forest trees. It's almost exclusive growth
in our mountains, has prevented 1t from receiv-
ing that attention it so richly deserves. 1t sur
passes in beauty many of the costly e.rotics of
floral catalogues.
Willow Oak (Quc,,cus Phclzos)-A handsome
tree, frequently found in low grounds. Its
smooth, narrow leaves, resembling those OF the
Willow. will readily distinguish it from any her
Oak 1t should enter into every selection
where a pleasing variety is desired.
Live Oak GO. rrcns)-Well known under the
name wherever it exists, and of nestimable value
for its strength and durability in ship-building
1t is found along the sea shore, from near Nor
folk, Va, to the coast of Texas, thus making it
exclusively Southern species. Its command
ing, out-spread branches, and rich, evergreen
foliage, render it, all times attractive and worthy
of more extensive cultivation.
Holly (Hcr opacu)-A we'll known tree
throughout the South It's fine display of dark
green leaves, interspersed during the close of the
year with numerous scarlet berries, render it at
tractive and well adapted to purposes Of orna-
mentation. During the gloom of Winter all
ever greens possess peculiar value in imparting
a cheering. living aspect to sleeping nature
Carolina Buckthorn (Franyula Coroliniona)
A small tree from @ tn < feet hiph snariurly
dispersed through the Southern States. The
leaves are dark green. smooth and shining. The
berries are at first red, but gradually assume a
blackish color. 1t presents handsome appear
ance, and should be cultivated with other orna-
mental shrubbery.
The above list, embracing but limited num-
Der of our most interesting forest trees, may be
of service to others in making judicious selec-
| ton. Trees and shrubs may be transplanted, at
| any time, from the middle of November to the
! first Of March-the earlier the better that the
newly imposed earth may become settled and
compact about the roots before vegetation COM
| mences The greater portion of the limbs and
a small portion of the roots should be cut of
smoothly. Some trees as the Nagnol;as, the
crcrgrcens, and few others of tender habits, re-
quire but little pruning-simply removing the
! superfuous, struggling branches 1t is advisable
to dig the holes considerably deeper and wider
than may seem necessary to partially ell them
with loose, fertile soil, and then, if the work of
transplanting is deferred to late period, to make
lobloliy about the roots. There is much truth
in the old saying '.hat is north doing at all, is
worM doing uell;" and forcibly applies in set
ting out shade, ornamental and fruit trees. BY
needing its teaching, success will, in nearly all
cases. attend our labors &. l.. H.