TRUE WOODS 269 
Olive-wood (Fig. 113) on account of its hardness and attrac- 
tive coloring is prized for many small articles of turnery and 
carving and for other ornamental purposes. 
A pple-wood (Fig. 91) for its similar compactness and uni- 
form, close grain is likewise highly valued for tool-handles, 
mallet-heads, knobs, and other articles of turnery. 
Fic. 
258.—Scotch Pine. (Pinus sylvestris, Pine Family, Pinacee). 1, young 
branch bearing a pistillate flower near the tip. 2, branch bearing 
staminate flowers. 3, cone, still closed. 4, same open for discharge of 
the seeds. 5, pistillate flower, 2. 6-8, ovule-bearing scale, front, side 
and back views. 9, ripe scale with seeds attached. 10, same, back 
view. 11, seed and wing. 12, lower part of wing. 13, staminate 
flower. 14, 15, stamens. 16, 17, pollen grains, much magnified. 
18, seedling. 19, branchlet bearing two foliage leaves. 20, leaves, cut 
across, enlarged. (Willkomm.)—Tree growing 36 m. tall; bark rough, 
brownish; leaves bluish-green; flowers yellowish; fruit reddish brown. 
Native home, Eurasia. 
