The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-05-27

BY REV. G. H. WARREN.

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BY REV. Q. II. WARREN. ,o,
LAUREL oAK.--(QureEs Ipsbrieans.j
This species of cak which is
so abundantlly diffused over
the state Of Ohio, is, often called
the shingle oak, and why 80
called / cannot tell, as it isl
tree of the smaller size. In
many parts of the country it IL
improperly denominated theDS
Jack Oak, but between the two
there is very little resemblance. %
The leaves of the Laurel Oak
are lance, oblong or eliptic-lan-s
ceolate, acute at each end; 6
smooth and shining above but,
pubescent beneath; they are +
as beautiful as those of any 4 /
species Of this family Of trees. o.
The acorns are rather small
roundish and dark colored, Fl,
seated in a shallow cup. This,
common yet beautiful tree is
confined chiefly to the western n
counties; east Of the lofty
range of Allegheny Mountains O
it is but little known Skirt o
ing the prairies of the Western /.
counties of our State this small g
but very interesting tree may q
be seen developing it's own Pc
culiar charms and lovelinesss
Its exceedingly dense and shin. 2
ing foliage, it's Z far-reaching
branches, together with its
beautifully rounded head, rem
der it an object of elegance
and admiration. All who are
pleased with the sylvan
scenery of our grand forests,
cannot but be greatly charmed
with this small but richly
: clothed member of family of
Oaks. fa -..Ia.u.Jl.isg9o q
WILLOW oAK.-t Quercus 7aellas.) 7.
This species resembles in its
I foliage, growth and habits the
Laurel Oak last desert bed; but
: is quite distinct. The leaves
of this pretty little tree are
! lanceolate and quite entire,
: willow-like in their appear.
|, ance. The peculiar and pleas
! ing foliage of this oak, which
! is dark green, remains verdant
till a late per1od Of tho season;
sometimes after the biting
frosts, and even early sno ws
8 have fallen, its beautiful gre en-
8 foliage remains as in nidsuIn-
mer. It seems to flourish best
: in damp, rich soils, but will
r grow luxuriantly on dry and
0 elevated lands. The acorn. ID
3 small and of a deep orange col
: or inside. 1t appears to- be Q
Q native of the Middle, and
d Southern States. It o is fro.
!, queutly met with in Ohio,
d though not so abundant az the
Q Laurel Oak. 1t is certainly o
d fine tree for ornamental pur-
= poses, and should be employed
r by those who have grounds TO-
! beautify.
There are two or threo other
= species of Willow Oak in tha
/, , United States. There is one
l to be found on the ssa.coase.
J ; from Virginia to Florida,
!, t( Quercus Naratima) o small
, !, shrub or tree, a few feet high.
l with leaves evergreen. ,-.
Another, the Upland Willow
, Oak, { Qusrcas Gimera, } is found
in the Pine Barrens of Virginia
and other Southern States; this
! is larger than the last one de-
scribed, but is small, about 8
]. or 10 feet high @ Leaves con-
> naceous and entire, resembling
the foliage Of the Live Oak..
: This is not evergreen but tar
dily deciduous, leaves remainI
ing green and on the tree.
nearly all winter. This, with
! the preceding ones are beau.
: tiful little trees or shrubs, and
!, > may be proftably employed to
ornament in Southern States.
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