. The elements of forestry : designed to afford information concerning the planting and care of forest trees for ornament or profit and giving suggestions upon the creation and care of woodlands with the view of securing the greatest benefit for the longest time, particularly adapted to the wants and conditions of the United States. Forests and forestry. 123. Italian Oak: Very coarse, but strong when fully ripened. 124. Italian Oak: Coarse, but very strong. wheat. It derives its name from the whitish color of the bark. The wood has a slightly reddish tinge, and although not as heavy and compac
. The elements of forestry : designed to afford information concerning the planting and care of forest trees for ornament or profit and giving suggestions upon the creation and care of woodlands with the view of securing the greatest benefit for the longest time, particularly adapted to the wants and conditions of the United States. Forests and forestry. 123. Italian Oak: Very coarse, but strong when fully ripened. 124. Italian Oak: Coarse, but very strong. wheat. It derives its name from the whitish color of the bark. The wood has a slightly reddish tinge, and although not as heavy and compact as the common English oak, it is solid, strong, and durable, and is found excellent for heavy timber-work, and for all kinds of structures requiring durability and strength. It is extensively used for staves, agricultural implements, carriage and car-building, cab- inet wares, fencing, and various farm purposes, and is a favorite wood in ship-building. Like the European oaks above described, the quality of the wood differs according to the nature of the soil in which it has grown, being relatively more dense, strong, and dura- ble when grown in a warm climate and upon a rich and moderately humid, clayey loam. 861. This timber has been largely exported from the northern borders of the United States, and from Canada by way of the St. Lawrence to England, and in districts where it was once abundant it is now scarce. A considerable amount that leaves the port of Quebec is now brought from Michigan and other states bordering upon the lakes. In floating this timber it is usually made up into rafts with pine, to give it greater bouyancy. 862. The Live Oak (Quercus virens), is an evergreen tree found. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hough, Franklin Benjamin, 1822-1885. Cincinnati : R. Clarke
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