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STUDIES OF TREES 



ban streets. Its rich red leaves in the fall make it attractive 

 for the lawn. 



FIG. 30. Bark of the Red Maple. 



Commercial value: Its wood is heavy, close-grained, 

 and takes a good polish. Used for furniture and fuel. 



Other characters: The bud is small, round, and red. 

 The flowers appear before the leaves are out in the early 

 part of April. 



