OAKS. 



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Plate 31. Quercus alba. White Oak. 



1. flowering branch, one-half natural size. 2. Portion of a staminate catkin, 

 enlarged. 3. Staminate flower, enlarged. 4. Cluster of pistillate flowers, en- 

 larged. 5. Cross section of ovary, enlarged. G. Fruiting branch, one-half natural 

 size. 7. Cup, one-half natural size. 8. Longitudinal section of acorn, one-half 

 natural size. 9. A germinated acorn, one-half natural size. 



this respect it differs from the Bur Oak to which it is closely 

 allied but which sheds all its leaves in autumn. 



Distribution. From southern Maine westward through 

 Ontario to southern and central Minnesota and eastern Kan- 

 sas, south to Florida and Texas. In Minnesota frequent in 

 the southeastern and central parts of the state. 



Propagation. The acorns of the White Oak naturally 

 start into growth in the first of autumn and often form roots 



