The Natural History of Chautauqua 



6. Find some region where the roots of forest trees are exposed and 

 examine carefully the appearance of these roots and their extent. 



7. In some " cut " or similar place where tree roots are exposed col- 

 lect a good specimen of a root at least one inch thick and 5 or 6 inches 

 long. Examine the cross section as to thickness of bark, arrangement 

 of tissues. Split the piece, and examine for pith, wood and bark. 



8. Examine a branch with its twigs and foliage, ex. beech and sugar- 

 maple particularly the terminal six or eight feet. How does the 

 upper or top side of the spray differ from the under side? What deter- 

 mines the number and arrangement of the twigs? of the leaves? 



9. Examine a number of trees ex. hickories, butternut, horse-chest- 

 nut, sumach for their buds. How far along in development are the 

 buds? Are they ready for winter? 



10. What trees on the Grounds are now in flower? in fruit? Collect 

 fruits of several species. What is the name or classification of each of 

 these fruits? 



11. Observe specimens of several species of trees that are growing in 

 the open. Can you recognize each at a distance by the shape of its 

 crown and the texture of its foliage? 





