. Elementary woodworking. Woodwork; Trees. 80 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING This description does not always fit, however, as it is planted extensively in cities where horses gnaw the fine bark; smoke, soot, and coal gas discolor the leaves; and the caterpillars complete the work of destroying its beauty. Yet it still lives, even if it does not thrive under such harsh treat- ment. Its wood is white, soft, and not very valu- able. 36. The Red Maple. A relative of the silver ma- ple and one which might be mistaken for it is the red, swamp, or wild ma- ple. Itis this tree which displays the brightest re
. Elementary woodworking. Woodwork; Trees. 80 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING This description does not always fit, however, as it is planted extensively in cities where horses gnaw the fine bark; smoke, soot, and coal gas discolor the leaves; and the caterpillars complete the work of destroying its beauty. Yet it still lives, even if it does not thrive under such harsh treat- ment. Its wood is white, soft, and not very valu- able. 36. The Red Maple. A relative of the silver ma- ple and one which might be mistaken for it is the red, swamp, or wild ma- ple. Itis this tree which displays the brightest reds in autumn. Referring to the sketch it will be seen that the leaf is smaller and three-fingered in- stead of five, as in the silver variety. The stem of this leaf is also red during the entire season, as if it could not wait for autumn. 37. The Sycamore Maple. In the rows on rows of maples so common in our towns and cities one wiU. Fig. 92. The Sycamore Maple. 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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