Forest Trees, for Shelter, Ornament And Profit. a Practical Manual for Their Culture And Propagation
Forest Trees, for Shelter, Ornament And Profit. a Practical Manual for Their Culture And Propagation
Bryant, Arthur, 1899-1985
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It is a large and handsome tree, with larger leaves than any other American species. It is commonly found on richer soils than the White Oak, which it equals in size, and for most pui-poses in the excellence of its wood. Michaux speaks disparagingly of the quality of its timber, but it appears quite probable that he had but little acquaintance with it. It certainly is equally as strong, tougli and elastic as the White Oak. It is FOREST TREES. 135 considered not less valuable in the manufacture ...of agricultural implements and machinery, and is more durable, as has been proved in its use for posts. In one respect it is inferior; its pores are so open as to render it unfit for casks designed to contain oils or spirits. It is a fine tree for landscape ornament, and its cultivation as a timber tree is unhesitatingly recommended. 3. Qucrcus obtusiloba — Posi Oak. Leaves, grayish, downy underneath, pale and rough above, thickish, sinuately lobed, the upper lobes the largest; cup, saucer-shaped, naked, one-third the length of the ovoid acorn.
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