Tree Study. 749 



8. Compare and describe differences in the cones of the pines, 

 spruces and hemlocks in your vicinity in the following respects : 

 (a) Size. 



(b) Number of scales. 



(c) Where the cones are borne on the tree; i. c, are they on 

 the tip of the branches or along the side? Do they stand up or hang 

 down? 



9. Compare and describe the differences in the bark of the hem- 

 lock,, pine and spruce? 



10. What is the special use of hemlock bark in your vicinity? 



11. Compare the relative usefulness of the pines, the hemlocks and 

 the spruces of your vicinity as to : 



(a) Building material. 



(b) Fire wood. 



12. What would be the market value if sold as lumber or wood of 

 the largest hemlock tree and the largest pine tree in your vicinity? Get 

 some farmer or carpenter to estimate this. 



13. Which grow the more rapidly, white pine, hemlock, spruce, or 

 oak, maple, ash, hickory? 



14. Which of these trees would be the more profitable to plant? 



15. Are there any tamaracks in your vicinity? If so, describe the 

 trees, and the kind of soil you find them in. 



