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OAK FAMILY, 309 
The wood is very durable, and much valued for posts, &e. It also 
makes excellent fuel. 
3. Q. al’ba, Z. Leaves oblong, eet an —lobes nearly equal, 
oblong, obtuse, mostly entire, the w; cupule somewhat 
bowl-shaped, fubereiate's acorn ovoRE-abldg: 
Wurre Quercus. Common White Oak. 
Siem 60-80 and 100 feet high, and 2-4 or 5 feet in diameter, with a whitish or light 
Fic. 200. A flowering branch of the White Oak creed Mr leat anh eeres the _aments of 
Staminate flowers: 201. A separate s staminate flower. 
