This section is from the book "Trees And Tree-Planting", by James S. Brisbin. Also available from Amazon: Trees and Tree Planting.
Its Attainable Height and Size.—Its Appearance and Characteristics. —Description and Uses of its Wood.—Its Odorous Production.— Its Range of Growth.—The Largest of its Species, Where Growing.—How Propagated.—Its Enemies.—The Red-bud.—Its Stunted s Growth.—Its Floral and Seed Productiveness.—How Propagated. —Similarities of its Species, and Distinguishing Features.—Use of its Bark.—Culinary Usefulness of its Flower, Bud, and Pod.
 
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