THE OAKS 71 
The acorns require two seasons for ripening, as do 
those of the red, scarlet, and pin oaks. 
31. The Red Oak. The red oak is one of our largest 
and most noble trees, growing taller even than the white 
oak, and may always be dis- 
tinguished by its very large, 
shiny, dark green leaves. 
Its bark is also much 
smoother and darker than 
the white oak. Its acorn is 
very bitter and 
can easily be rec- 
ognized by its 
shallow cup and 
by its large size. 
It is the largest of the 
two-year acorns. The 
wood of.the red oak is 
darker than that of the 
white, and is used in 
the manufacture of fur- 
niture. Fie. 85. Scarlet Oak 
32. The Scarlet Oak. This tree is often confused with 
the red, but a glance at the leaves will show a great 
difference. That of the scarlet has deeper indentations 
and is much more slender and skeleton-like in shape. It 
