. The book of woodcraft . 424 The Book of Woodcraft weighs 36 lbs. Leaves 2 to 3 inches long. It has a blacktriangular scar at each armpit. Que. south to Md. White, Canoe or Paper Birch {Betula papyrifera) A tall forest tree up to 80 feet high; the source of bark forcanoes, etc. One of the most important trees in the north-ern forest. Besides canoes, wigwams, vessels and paperfrom its bark, it furnishes syrup from its sap and the innerbark is used as an emergency food. Every novice redis-covers for himself that the outer bark is highly inflammableas well as waterproof, and ideal for fire-light
. The book of woodcraft . 424 The Book of Woodcraft weighs 36 lbs. Leaves 2 to 3 inches long. It has a blacktriangular scar at each armpit. Que. south to Md. White, Canoe or Paper Birch {Betula papyrifera) A tall forest tree up to 80 feet high; the source of bark forcanoes, etc. One of the most important trees in the north-ern forest. Besides canoes, wigwams, vessels and paperfrom its bark, it furnishes syrup from its sap and the innerbark is used as an emergency food. Every novice redis-covers for himself that the outer bark is highly inflammableas well as waterproof, and ideal for fire-lighting. Thoughso much Hke the Gray birch, it is larger, whiter, and with. but small black scars at each Hmb. The timber is much the same, but this weighs 37 lbs. Its leaf and catkin distinguish it; the former is 2 to 3 inches long. AllCanada and south to 111. Yellow Birch, Gray Birch {Betula luted) A forest tree, of 30 to 50 feet height. Bark obviouslybirch, but shaggy and gray or dull yellow. Wood as inthe others, but reddish. A cubic foot weighs 41 lbs. Forestry 425 Leaves 3 to 4 inches long. Minn, to Newfoundland andsouth to Va.
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