PIN  OAKS    (See  page  41) 
Quercus  •  The  Oaks 
"  STRENGTH,  SOLIDITY,  DURABILITY  ARE  SYMBOLIZED  IN  THE  OAK  " 
These  grand  trees,  possessing  so  many  virtues,  do  not  grow  slowly,  as  is  often  supposed. 
Their  great  vigor  and  hardihood  enable  them  to  withstand  the  drought  of  hillsides  and  the  caustic 
influence  of  sea  spray.  Their  broad,  spreading  heads  make  them  desirable  shade  trees  for  lawns, 
parks,  public  grounds  and  avenues.  The  brilliant  autumnal  coloring  of  some  species  is  everywhere 
commented  upon.  Our  Oaks  are  frequently  transplanted,  and  when  thus  cared  for  are  not  difficult 
to  establish.    Prune  severely  when  planting. 
Quercus  alba.    White  Oak.    (L)    This  well-     Quercus  Cerris.  Tl-rkevOak.  (L)  A  handsome 
known  grand  old  forest  tree  is  unsurpassed        Oak  of  pyramidal  growth  when  young,  devel- 
for  ornamental  purposes,  when  given  space  to        cping  into  a  broad,  open-headed  tree.  The 
develop.  small,  pinnatifid  leaves  remain  green  until 
5  to  6  feet  -Si  00        after  the  first  heavy  frosts. 
7  to  8  feet   I  50  o.  ^ 
'  8  to  10  feet   -  Si  50 
Q.  bicolor.    Swamp  White  Oak.  (L)  A  medium  10  to  12  feet   200 
tall,  round-topped,  open-headed  tree,  with  Q.  coccinea.    Scarlet  Oak.  (L)    Tall,  pyram- 
light  gray,  scaly  bark.    Attractive,  and  thrives  idal,  especially  valued  for  the  sparkling  red 
well  in  either  wet  or  dry  situations.  of  its  autumn  foliage. 
7  to  8  feet  $1  50  5  to  6  feet  5i  00 
8  to  10  feet   2  00  7  to  8  feet   i  50 
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