Modulus of Rupture.

16,000 (average of 137 tests by U. S. Forestry Div.).[33]

17,000.

Remarks.

The nuts form an important article of commerce. "Shagbark" refers to the shaggy appearance of the bark. [p053]

FOOTNOTE

[33] See [page 6].

Pignut (Hickory). Hicoria glabra Mill. Carya porcina Nutt.

Nomenclature. (Sudworth.)

Pignut (local and common name).