. Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. OAK. Plate XXI. Strength, solidity, durability are symbolized in the Oak. The tree is connected with the traditions of the race, and it is associated with litera- ture. It is a tree of strong individuality, with bold, free growth and massive framework. Its longevity ap
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening; Horticulture; Horticulture; Horticulture. OAK. Plate XXI. Strength, solidity, durability are symbolized in the Oak. The tree is connected with the traditions of the race, and it is associated with litera- ture. It is a tree of strong individuality, with bold, free growth and massive framework. Its longevity appeals to every person, even though he has no feeling for trees. It connects the present with the past. It spans the centuries. This feeling that the Oak represents a long span of years is itself the reason why we should consider the tree with veneration and let "it live its full time; and this is the particular lesson which the writer would im- press. Spare the isolated Oak trees! Of whatever kind or species, a mature Oak is beyond price. To allow it to remain be- speaks culture and kind- ly feeling. Many species of Oak are now available in nur- series. There are per- haps 25 species that can be relied on for planting in the northeastern states, and there are par- ticular varieties adapted to almost every habitable part of North America. The planting of cheap, quick - growing willows and poplars is so com- mon that one almost de- spairs of the time when such strong and expres- sive trees as Oaks shall be planted. There is little diffi- culty in the planting of Oaks if one secures nursery- grown stock. They grow more slowly than some other trees, but what they lack in rapidity of growth they make up in character and foliage color. It quick effects are wanted, some fast-growing tree may be planted with them, to be removed as the Oaks need the space. Some of the species grow nearly or quite as rapidly as hard maples, when young. Other species are mere bushes and make an excel
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