New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25

than a stIverv white as FIRST the upper ana then
the lower surface Is turned TO the eye "ahe
thie one of the most beautiful trees IN the res'o
where II attains Its finest development ana "e'i
worthy Of a place in the parks ana pieasu'e
grounds OF the eastern United States. A"0
swamp white oak (Quercus piatahoioes'' ~
called because the bark on the young trees re-
ecmbles that Of the sycamore In It's manner oi
separating into large scales) Is another tree Vi
grand proportions, and the famous specimen Oh
the Wadsworth estate at Geneseo. Whch Was
destroyed a few years ago. had trunk circu'"-
rorence OF twenty-seven feet Quercus Mich
auxii is perhaps the most beautiful or the ches'-
nut oaks. ana It's sivery white bark tall, massive
trunk broad head and elegant foliage make IL
one Of the most imposing trees in our fores'e'
There are too beautiful shrubby species belong
ing to this group. like Quercus serderiana OF
the Pacific slope and Quercus prinoides. which
ranges from Massachusetts and North Carolina
westward to the Indian Territory. The Call
fornia live oak (Quercus chrysoepis) approaches
in dignity and strength the live oak OF the
Southern Atlantic States. and In the canyons
of the Coast Range and on the lower slopes ol
the Sierra Nevada 1t Is the most feautnui Oh
the California oaks. Another i've OAK Querous
agrifola which is separated from the former oy
some very distinct characters and classeo among
the black oaks. is a broad-topped tee, also OF 4
singular beauty and found in the open groves IN
California. where Its evergreen foliage Is the
principal charm Of these parklike openings.
The black oaks-wh.ch in a general way are
DISTINGUISHED from the white oaks by their
dark. furrowed bark. and leaves generally dec'du-
GUS with lobes and teeth sharp and prlstie-
pointed and bear fruit which does not mature
until the sec md year after the blossoms-ihciuue
a score of trees which would add beauty 10 an!
forest Among these is the hardy rcd oak. which
Is the northernmost In its range OF the OAK trees
OF eastern America. and Of such sturdy constitu-
ton that II can endure almost any climate III
fact. It has succeeded better in Europe than
any other American oak. where individuals more
than q century old often seen. The scarlet
oak Generous coccinea) Is disr susbed even
among American trees for the splendor or its
autumn foliage which persists well into the
winter The black oak, here called Quercns
yelutina is somewhat inferior 10 the two FORMER
trees and yet forest tree OF noble proporuoHs
and especially beautiful when It's youns leaves
arc Just unfolding in the spring. 1t must sullce
to do no more than name the Spanish oah'
most desirable tree for ornament In the SOUTH
ern States on account OF its distinct form anu
larg. leaves the pin oak, distinguished TOT us
symmetry of outline and the beaut! Of Its shin
ing leaves-one OF the very best or American
trees for street planting; the laurel oak tQuercus
imbricaria), a tree OF singular elegance ana
grace. and one Of the most attractive Of Ameri-
can trees for park planting and the willow OAK
valued for its rapid growth and peculiar foliage
All these are trees valuable for their WOOD ana oy
the ease with which they are transplanted th'y
commend themselves to every one who plants
for ornament.
Mr. Faxton's work has never appeared 70
better advantage than IN this volume. where
the distinctions in closely allied forms are mace
with such care. and yet without any exaggera-
ton or loss In purely artistic value. The outInc
and poise Of the leaf. the details OF the flower
the texture Of the bark and the surface OF tht
acorns are rendered with marvellous hdehty'
The text bears witness TO the same carefui oo-
servation in the fieli the same exhaustive study
OF the literature Of the subject. ard the same
sound Judgment. and it is written In the same
vigorous but temperate 'tyle which has char
acter,zed the preceding volumes OF the authorita-
tive work