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ory on account of its strength. The so-called English walnut 

 (Figs. 27, 238) is similarly prized ai)road; and, like the black 

 walnut with us, is much used in turnery, particularly for 



Fig. 24S. — Sujrar-niaplo {Acer Sarcharx///,, Maplf Family, Areraccfr"). A, 

 leaf. B, flower-cluster. C, stainiriate flower. D, same, cut vertically. 

 E, perfect flower, with part of calyx removed. F, same, cut vertically. 

 G, fruit. (Pax.) — Tree growing about .36 m. tall; bark grayish; leaves 

 dark green above; flowers greenish jcUow; fruit greenish. Native 

 home, Eastern North America. 



Pig. 249. — Tulip Whitewood {Liriodendron 

 Tulipifera, Magnolia Family, Mngnoli- 

 acem). Leaf. Flower. Fruit. (Britton 

 and Brown.) — Tree growing over .50 m. 

 tall; bark brow-ni.sh; leaves smooth; flow- 

 ers greenish yellow, orange within ; fruit 

 pale brown. Nati^'c home, Eastern 

 States. 



gun-stocks. White walnut or butternut (Fig. 28) lacks the 

 strength of the others but is nevertheless of considerable 

 value for interior finish, cabinet work, and cooperage. 



