British Trees: Including the Finer Shrubs for Garden and Woodland |
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... bark remaining a hollow cylinder without any symptom of decay . In North America this durability of the bark is turned to good account in the structure of canoes . The Canadians select a tree with a large and smooth trunk . In the ...
... bark remaining a hollow cylinder without any symptom of decay . In North America this durability of the bark is turned to good account in the structure of canoes . The Canadians select a tree with a large and smooth trunk . In the ...
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... bark of the Elm , to reach which it perforates the outer bark , and feasts at its leisure . The cavities thus made interrupt the ascent and descent of the sap , and retain moisture , from the combined effect of which causes the tree ...
... bark of the Elm , to reach which it perforates the outer bark , and feasts at its leisure . The cavities thus made interrupt the ascent and descent of the sap , and retain moisture , from the combined effect of which causes the tree ...
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... bark , which comes off in strands or ribands , while the outer bark detaches itself in scales . If mats are not to be made for some time , the bark is dried in a barn or shed , and either kept there or stacked till it is wanted . It is ...
... bark , which comes off in strands or ribands , while the outer bark detaches itself in scales . If mats are not to be made for some time , the bark is dried in a barn or shed , and either kept there or stacked till it is wanted . It is ...
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THE ILEX EVERGREEN OAK OR HOLM OAK | 26 |
THE ASH | 37 |
THE HAWTHORN | 53 |
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