| Show seeds of black locust food for game birds the ninny many purpose black locust tree which lias has been widely planted in this country Is 3 especially valuable ns as a producer ot of winter food for game birds its seeds are sought in bad weather by the bobwhite the hungarian partridge and the pheasants especially in tile the northwest est reports the united states department of agriculture the seeds are rated as one of the more valuable foods for bobwhite grouse california quail mourning doves in the west and several of the larger birds of the east also eat cat them besides ISe sIdes furnishing food for game birds the black locust tree yields timber for the farmer and nectar tor for the honey bee it grows rapidly to posts post pole and timber size sire its intricate root system Is well adapted for holding sol soil and checking erosion As a member of the legume family the locust tree fixes nitrogen enriching the soll soil with these several points in its favor black locust Is one of the favorites for planting woodlands groves eroded areas and odd pieces of waste casts land about the farm on account of the presence of harmful insects in certain localities it la Is advisable to consult with state forestry agencies before planting on a large scale |
