. Elementary woodworking . oes not obstruct the view; whileits stately dignity gives an air of comfort and repose tothe grounds, which it seems to protect from the elements. Its w^ood is valuable for certain kindsof work, being tough and strong, but itis not suitable for cabinetwork, as it isdifficult to polish. It is used consider-ably for wheel hubs and in cooperage. Observe the edge of the elm leafcarefully. The teeth not only curvegracefully toward the extreme tip ofthe leaf, but they are themselves alsotoothed, — a form known as double-toothed. The leaf is coarse and roughto the touch, in
. Elementary woodworking . oes not obstruct the view; whileits stately dignity gives an air of comfort and repose tothe grounds, which it seems to protect from the elements. Its w^ood is valuable for certain kindsof work, being tough and strong, but itis not suitable for cabinetwork, as it isdifficult to polish. It is used consider-ably for wheel hubs and in cooperage. Observe the edge of the elm leafcarefully. The teeth not only curvegracefully toward the extreme tip ofthe leaf, but they are themselves alsotoothed, — a form known as double-toothed. The leaf is coarse and roughto the touch, in marked contrast to thebirch family, whose leaves it slightlyresembles. There are several elms famous in the his-tory of our country. At Cambridge is the old elm underwhich George Washington drew his sword and took com-mand of the American Army on July 3,1775 ; there areseveral other Washington Elms in different parts ofthe country, while New Haven is known as the City ofElms. William Penn made his famous treaty with the. Fig. 104. Leaf ofAmerican Elm 96 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING Indians under the branches of a magnificent elm, whichremained standing until it was over two hundred yearsold, when it was finally blown down. The spot has beenmarked by a marble column. The tree is called the American, or ivJiite, elm, and wehave several other varieties growing wild, including thewell-known slijjpery elm, so calledbecause the inner bark is slipperyand edible. 47. The Birches. If the blackbirch with its sweet, aromatic barkis not known to a boy, the white, orcanoe, birch is sure to be. It seemsto be the fate of this beautiful treeto be disfigured by every wander-ing youth who has strength enoughFig. 105. Leaf of Black to tear off a strip of its paper-like Birch - , bark. The leaf of the black, or sugar, birch may be distin-guished from the elm by its smoothness and base is slightly heartshaped, the edge is double-toothed, the tender bark on the twigs is sweet to thetaste,
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