Tree Study 



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seven f eet . This was a swamp 

 white oak. One reason for 

 their attaining great age is 

 long, strong, tap-roots which 

 plant them deep, also the 

 great number of roots near 

 the surface which act as 

 braces, and their large and 

 luxurious heads. 



Oak wood is usually heavy, 

 very strong, tough and coarse. 

 The heart is brown, the sap- 

 wood whitish. It is used for 

 many purposes — ships, fur- 

 niture, wagons, cars, cooper- 

 age, farm implements, piles, 

 wharves, railway ties, etc. 

 The white and live oaks give 

 the best wood. Oak bark is 

 used extensively for tanning. 



LESSON CXCII 

 The Oaks 



Leading thought — The oak tree is the symbol of strength and loyalty. 

 Let us study it and see what qualities in it have thus distinguished it. 



Method — Any oak tree may be used for this lesson ; but whatever species 

 is used, the lesson should lead to the knowledge of all the species of oaks in 

 the neighborhood. The tree should be sketched, essays concerning the 

 connection of the oak with human history should be written, while the 



Leaves and acorn of chestnut oak. 



Blossoms of chestnut oak. 



