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QUERCUS alba (White Oak). A fine forest 

 tree. Sometimes grows to 150 feet. Leaves, deeply 

 lobed, turn violet purple in fall. Broad open head, 

 light gray bark. Native of Canada and the northern 

 United States. Hardiness need not be doubted. 



Q. cerris (European Turkey Oak). Valuable for 

 garden and park. Readily distinguished by very deep 

 green, finely cut foliage and mossy-cupped acorns. 

 Rapid in growth, will flourish in light and varied 

 soils. Retains foliage longer than most other trees. 



Q. coccinea (Scarlet Oak). Graceful, pyramidal 

 head and fast grower. Summer foliage is heavy and 

 abundant and turns a beautiful color in autumn. One 

 of the most desirable lawn trees. 



Q. conferta (Italian Oak). A noble tree in its 

 own country and one of the quickest growing Oaks 

 in cultivation. Handsome, deeply sinuate leaves. 

 Plant it for the future, as it is very hardy, grows 

 well in almost all kinds of soil. 



Q. macrocarpa (Mossycup Oak). Very pictur- 

 esque tree in winter. Easily distinguished by huge 

 shaggy receptacles for large acorns. Bright green 

 leaves are shiny above, whitish beneath, and about 6 

 inches long. Withstands the effects of smoke and 

 soot, making it valuable for city or park planting- 

 Grows best in rich lowlands. 



Q. palustris (Pin Oak). One of the quickest 

 growing Oaks. Its foliage is tender green, almost 

 yellow, when unfolding in May; bright green 

 throughout the summer and richly tinted in autumn. 

 Soon makes a fine tree, one of the best to plant in 

 marshy places, as it grows naturally there. It is a 

 native of North America and is especially useful for 

 street and driveways. 



Q. phellos (Willow Oak). Unlike other Oaks 

 with long willow-like foliage which is whitish be- 

 neath, giving a silvery appearance on windy days. 

 Thrives well, grows rapidly on well drained light 

 soils. Native of North America. 



Q. robur (English Oak). The historical Oak of 

 England. Foliage is dark green above and pale 

 bluish-green beneath. In form the tree has a broad 

 round-topped head with stout spreading branches. 



Q. robur fastigiata (Pyramidal English Oak). 



Very columnar in habit, and very hardy. Stout 

 branches and attractive, dark green foliage. 



Q. rubra (Red Oak). One of the finest of Ameri- 

 can trees, and remarkable for its autumn tints. An 

 excellent tree for shade in parks or on the lawn. 

 Grows best in a free, deep soil. 



Dogwood and dappled lawns . . . a litre to all lovers of spring beauty. 



Clarence Fowler, L. A., N. T. 



