. Elementary woodworking. Woodwork; Trees. 72 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING takes its name from the bright scarlet or red tinge it takes on when tlie leaves change color in the fall. 33. The Pin Oak. The pin-oak leaf is much more readily confounded with the scarlet oak than that of any other tree. In fact, no two trees have leaves so nearly alike as these two ; yet a glance at two typical leaves placed side by side will show considerable differ- ence. The pin-oak leaf is smaller than the other, and in proportion to its size the indentations are not so deep. The pin-oak tree has a great many small bra
. Elementary woodworking. Woodwork; Trees. 72 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING takes its name from the bright scarlet or red tinge it takes on when tlie leaves change color in the fall. 33. The Pin Oak. The pin-oak leaf is much more readily confounded with the scarlet oak than that of any other tree. In fact, no two trees have leaves so nearly alike as these two ; yet a glance at two typical leaves placed side by side will show considerable differ- ence. The pin-oak leaf is smaller than the other, and in proportion to its size the indentations are not so deep. The pin-oak tree has a great many small branchlets, or stems, which give the tree the appearance of a bundle of pins, especially when the leaves are oft' in winter. It is a beautiful tree and is now being planted very extensively as a shade tree. It is hardy, and stands city air very well indeed. Its bark is rich in tannic acid, which is used in tanning leather. The oak family is such a large and valuable one that we cannot afford to pass it over lightly. In the South. Fig. 86. Pin Oak. 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 Foster, Edwin W. Boston, New York [etc. ] Ginn & company
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