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Scarlet Oak. —This tree 
is even less exacting as to 
soil than the Red Oak. It 
will grow almost anywhere 
and the brilliant coloring 
of its autumn foliage fully 
justifies its name. A row 
of these Oaks brightens the 
landscape with the striking 
beauty of a forest of flame. 
It is to gravelly soil what 
the Pin Oak is to wet clay. 
VHITE OAK 
hastened by proper location 
and good soil, while its long 
life—comparable with that 
of the Live Oak and the 
Valley Oak—gives it lasting 
beauty and value. 
Live Oak. —For planting 
in the Southern states, where 
mild climate and general 
conditions are favorable, the 
White O a k. —W h i 1 e 
better suited for lawn plant¬ 
ing than for street purposes 
the White Oak holds high 
place. Short and sturdy, 
but capable of being pruned 
to a high head, with spread¬ 
ing top, the tree is pleasing 
to the eye and productive 
of excellent shade. Its slow 
growth may be materially 
