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: ery on account of its strength. Theso-called English walnut 
| (Figs. 27, 238) is similarly prized abroad; and, like the black 
walnut with us, is much used in turnery,. particularly for 
Fic. 248.—Sugar-maple (Acer Saccharum, Maple Family, Aceracee). A, 
leaf. B, flower-cluster. C, staminate flower. D, same, cut vertically. 
E, perfect flower, with part of calyx removed. F, same, cut vertically. 
G, fruit. (Pax.)—Tree growing about 36 m. tall; bark grayish; leaves 
dark green above; flowers greenish yellow; fruit greenish. Native 
home, Eastern North America. 
Vie. 249.—Tulip Whitewood (Liriodendron 
Tulipifera, Magnolia Family, Magnolt- 
acee). Leaf. Flower. Fruit. (Britton 
and Brown.)—Tree growing over 50 m. 
tall; bark brownish; leaves smooth; flow- 
ers greenish yellow, orange within; fruit 
pale brown. Native home, Eastern 
States. 
gun-stocks. White walnut or butternut (Fig. 28) lacks the 
strength of the others but is nevertheless of considerable 
value for interior finish, cabinet work, and cooperage. 
