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The range of this maple is from Newfoundland westward to the lake of the 

 Woods, but not north of the height of land dividing the watershed of the Great 

 Lakes from that of Hudson bay. 



The popularity of the wood of this tree is due to its two chief technical qual- 

 ities, stiffness and hardness. It is used by manufacturers of hardwood flooring, 

 furniture, agricultural implements, and vehicle stock, especially wagon axles. In 

 the diversity of its uses it is rivalled by few native trees. The wood is con- 

 sumed in large quantities for firewood and wood distillation. 



ACER SACCHARINUM, Linn. 



SILVER MAPLE 



Common names: Silver maple, white maple, soft maple*, swamp 

 maple*, river maple, water maple*, broad -fruited maple. 



French names: Erable blanc, plaine blanche, erable a fruits 

 cotonneux. 



The silver maple is a tree averaging 80 to 90 ft. in height and 2 to 3 ft. in dia- 

 meter; sometimes reaching 125 ft. in height and 5 ft. in diameter. It is one of our 



SILVER MAPLE 



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most rapid-growing hardwoods. Unless grown in a close stand the trunk divides 

 near the ground into several stout, upright branches and forms a medium-spreading 



