196 AMERICAN ROBIN. 



of a deep shining green above, whitish and downy beneath. The cu- 

 pula is hemispherical, with tuberculate scales ; the acorn ovate. It grows 

 to a great size, forming a fine ornament to our woods, and in open situa- 

 tions spreads abroad its branches to a great extent. The wood is valu- 

 able, and is much employed in the Western and Southern countries, where, 

 as well as in some of the Middle Districts, it abounds. It prefers elevated 

 situations, and generally occurs in dry gravelly soil. 



