The original growth of timber in this town, was beech, birch, maple, hemlock and ash, with some elm and bass-wood. In the west part of the town was a large growth of white pine. A walnut tree may be found on the land of Capt. John Edgell, nearly opposite his residence; its origin was a walnut from West Boylston, planted by Mrs. John Glazier, in the year 1800. Another of the same description is located in the garden of Jonathan Brown; the walnut was planted by a brother of his, when a lad.
The soil is better adapted to grass than grain.
A little north-west and near the centre of the town, is a beautiful pond, about a mile in length and nearly one-half a mile wide; it is so well known by the inhabitants of the town that it needs no description; suffice it to say, that it is a pleasant resort for the pleasure-seeker and lover of nature, as many can testify who have enjoyed a sail across its smooth waters.[1] There is also a small pond in the south-westerly part of the town.
Gardner is pretty well watered, although there are not many large streams in it. Otter river
- ↑ Since writing the above, at a meeting for the purpose, the Town voted to give the name of Crystal Lake to this pond; a very appropriate name for so clear a body of water.
