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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6

Alnus glutinosa, Gærtn

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Alnus glutinosa, Gærtn.

The ordinary Alder. Throughout Europe and extra tropical Asia, 70 feet high; well adapted for river banks; wood soft and light, turning red, furnishing one of the best charcoals for gunpowder; it is also durable under water, and adapted for turners and joiner's work. A. incana Willd. is an equally high and allied species.