THE OAK. 



FOREMOST among British trees, alike in grandeur, 

 utility, length of life, and amplitude of association, 

 stands the Oak, that famous production which even 

 in the days of Homer was a time-honoured proverb 

 for strength and endurance. In England this noble 

 tree is found under many different forms; the contour, 

 the endurance of the foliage, the figure of the leaf 

 and acorn, varying considerably more than the 

 unobservant of minute particulars would ever sup- 



