410 Canadian Record of Science. 



1. The Red Oak. Quercus rubra, 



Several fine specimens of this tree existed along the bank 

 of the brook — four of which still remain intact (1891). The 

 finest specimen was drawn and engraved for the restora- 

 tion of the Indian town of Hochelnga in my book " Fossil 

 Men," in consequence of Cartier's note, that on his visit to 

 the village of Hochelaga, he saw great oaks with large 

 acorns on the path leading from the landing place below 

 the current to the village. Our oaks are not those of 

 Cartier's time. One of the largest, cut down last year, showed 

 160 rings of growth, so that it may be regarded as a child 

 of the oak forest of three centuries ago. Sandy soil, especially 

 with clay underlying at some depth, seems to be specially 

 suited to this tree, whose large shining leaves and spreading 

 form make it one of our finest forest trees. 



2. The White Oak. Quercus alba. 



This species was not indigenous to the College grounds, 

 but a few fine plants were purchased. They throve well in 

 the more moist and rich ground, but were only young trees, 

 and all have perished in the progress of improvements. 

 There seems no reason why this species should not be 

 cultivated as a timber tree in the Province of Quebec ; but 

 it requires a good soil and exposure. 



3. The Overcup White Oak. Quercus macroearpa. 



This is not an indigenous species, but a few acorns from 

 the North-west were presented to me some years ago by Dr. 

 Gr. M. Dawson. One good plant was raised from these and 

 was carefully tended. It grew well and promised to be a 

 fine tree, but had to be removed last year, and I fear has 

 perished. I have found that oaks do not readily transplant, 

 as we have lost several good trees in this way. This species 

 deserves to be introduced in Lower Canada as an ornamental 

 tree. Its large leaves give it a fine appearance. It loves 

 limestone soil. 



