Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-02-01

OI laUe years, tne IacU mas Deen establish
ed that in their exercise upon the condi-
tions of the atmosphere as regards the
precipitation of its moisture, the pine
trees stand unrivalled amongst all other
trees of the forest. Robbed of this pro- I
lection, the hills and plains of the Gulf
region, now blooming and clothed with
the richest yerdure, would be arid and
parched presenting as forbidding and
austere an aspect as those of the denuded
coasts Of Africa along the Mediterranean
sea, devoid of productive power, and I'M
fit for the habitation of civilized man,
smarting under the scorching rays of the
sun. The efforts of nature are ever d.
rected to recuperation in its aims to in
sure the existence of different forms of
the living organisms from generation to
generation. To secure to our posterity |
the blessings enjoyed by us by its bounty |
In assisting these efforts as dictated by
us. Its discharge in the prevention Of
wanton destruction of our forests, and the
adoption of measures regulated by the
light of science, common sense and the
proper regard to the future of our State,
should engage the attention of every in
telligent and patriotic citizen, appealing
particularly to the owners of the soil. OF
| little Importance to agriculture and indus
, try are the other species of pines found
in this region. OF considerably smaller
, dimensions than the yellow pine and of a
} soft and sappy wood, they have, as tim
= Der trees, but small value. On account
Of their rapid growth, they are, however,
$ important resources of fire wood, and of
: lumber of inferior quality, fit for ordin-
: airy purposes, as the manufacture of
/ boxes, etc.
e Next to the yellow pine IN Importance
: follows the cypress-Tdradium destichum.
e 1t grows in great abundance on the per-
8 petually oyernowed banks of and in the
: marshes skirting the rivers in the tide
+ water region, as well as the deep inundat-
: ed swamps in the pine region from which
r issue the feeders of the Vulnerable creeks
e that water the pine belt Here it reaches
II gigantic dmensions-trunks from hun
e dred and more feet in height, and from
It 25 to 40 feet In circumference above the
n conlcal base, are frequently met with in
j. the forest swamps of the Tensaw river
lie Logs. of three to four feet in diameter
y are often foated down to the shinglt
lie yards and saw mills of Mobile Its lum
Der finds a variety of application. 1t il
lie mostly sawed into planks for eXporta
t, ton, lately in increasing quantities muci
Or of it is used in the manufacture of doors
W windOw-sashes and other cabinet work
Is and in that of shingles. For posts, it il
Of scarcely rivaled, resisting the action o
n water for ages.
to "The Cupressus Myoides, i
ee gaining of late years, with the manufac
p ture of woodenware, the attention whc
Se by the excellent qualities of its wood
d. deserves. This fine tree is found in grea
In perfection on the low land skirting on
of great rivers and in the large fores
lg swamps of the low pine barrens, prefer
" ring partially inundated soil. Soft
al light, easily worked, of a fine grain ad
It hitting of high finish and pleasing hue
al when we'll seasoned its wood offers tn
e. finest material, particularly for the mar
IT. ufacture of hollowware. This industry
nd lately established in Mobile, is capable O
X great development, as by the ineXhaust
e; BILE supply of timber within easy reach
of such goods can be made cheaper her
is than in any other part of the Unite
nd States.
k, "The Live Oak-Quercus rirens, ha
We ceased to be source of timber here. Tn
es excellent qualities of its wood, partcu
te- larly fitting it for ship building, has, Xix
us everywhere else on the Gulf coast, led t
he a rapid destruction of the stately grove
nd that extended along our seashore. 1t
tie only by the effort Of the owners Of tn
les land who have love for that which
les grand and lovely in nature that thes
MS beautiful and noble trees will be perser,
lot ed and not cease to form one of the mos
cts pleasing features in the landscape of GU
yes coast.
Oh 1.-The blackjack, turkey oak, SPANS
fy- oak, upland willow oak, and more c
an less scrubby growth of black and re
ed oaks, with sprinkling of hickory, forl
&C. the second growth on the denuded DIR
eff pine land. These furnish the supply {
ty hard fire-wood. The growth of thes
fiji trees on the poor looking lands is indee
Ter surprising, forming after 10 or 20 year
ty when protected from fire, fine larg
if groves. The water ash, growing wit
ur the sweet bay and juniper, in the low il
he undated swamps, must be mentioned d
st, one Of the trees furnishing much of til
IN fire wood The light, yet tenacious WOO
me of the sweet bay is much used for brool
of handles. The grand and sober monoton
US that characterizes the pine forest find
his pleasant relief in the thickets and glade
d. Of evergreen shrubs and various smalle