86 NATURE STUDY MADE EASY 



LESSON XXIX 



THE PINE FAMILY: PART II 



Oak trees bear acorns. Apple trees bear apples. Pine trees 

 bear cones. Just as the acorn holds the seed of the oak, and the 

 apple holds the seed of the apple tree, so the cones hold the seeds 

 of the pine trees. If you lift up the scales on the cone, you will 

 find a winged seed under each scale. When the cones are ripe, the 

 scales open, and the seeds drop out and are caught by the wind. 

 The wind carries them away, and after a while lets them fall, so 

 that they may grow into new pine trees. 



There are many kinds of pine trees. Some of them bear large, 

 sweet seeds which are called "pine nuts." The valuable white pine 

 trees which used to grow in the northern part of the United States 

 produced a soft white wood, which could be easily carved. People 

 have thoughtlessly cut down these pine trees. 



The pine trees which grow in the southern part of the United 

 States produce a dark yellow wood. It is very hard, and is used 

 for building purposes. 



A pine forest is always a delightful place. When the sun shines 

 on the trees, they fill the air with a healthful fragrance. 



New Jersey is noted for its pine forests, and people often go to 

 these regions to breathe the rich odor of the pines. 



Pine timber is valuable on account of its strength and lightness. 

 It is found in forests all over the world. Germany has many for- 



