Studies Of Trees

The value of this book is not in new knowledge, but in the simple statement of the most important facts relating to some of our common trees, individually and collectively considered. A knowledge of trees and forests adds vastly to the pleasures of outdoor life. The more we study trees and the more intimate our knowledge of the forest as a unit of vegetation in which each tree, each flower, each animal and insect has its part to play in the complete structure, the greater will be our admiration of the wonderful beauty and variety exhibited in the trees and woods about us


Contents

Chapter I

How To Identify Trees

The Pines
The Spruce and Hemlock
The Red Cedar and Arbor-Vitae


Chapter II

How To Identify Trees (Continued)

The Larch and Cypress
The Horsechestnut, Ash, and Maple
Trees Told by their Form
Trees Told by their Bark or Trunk
The Oaks and Chestnut


Chapter III

How To Identify Trees (Continued)

The Hickories, Walnut, and Butternut
Tulip Tree, Sweet Gum, Linden, Magnolia, Locust, Catalpa, Dogwood, Mulberry, and Osage Orange


Chapter IV

The Structure And Requirements Of Trees


viiiChapter V

What Trees To Plant And How

Trees for the Lawn
Trees for the Street
Trees for Woodland
Trees for Screening


Chapter VI

The Care Of Trees

Insects Injurious to Trees and How to Combat Them
Important Insects
Tree Diseases
Pruning Trees
Tree Repair


Chapter VII

Forestry

What Forestry Is and What It Does
Care of the Woodland


Chapter VIII

Our Common Woods: Their Identification, Properties And Uses

Woods Without Pores (Soft woods)
Woods with Pores (Hard woods)


Chapter IX

An Outdoor Lesson On Trees