October 17, 1860

in Thoreau’s Journal:

—To WaldenWoods

The trees which with us grow in masses, i. e. not merely scattering, are: — 

1, 2. White and pitch pine 

3. Oaks

4. White Birch 

5. Red maple

6. Chestnut

7. Hickory

Alder

Hemlock, spruce, and larch 

Cedar (white and red) 

Willow

Locust

Apple

Red cherry (in neighboring towns) W. 

Sugar maple (rare)