Q,. macrocarpa, Mx. (Bur-oak. Mossy-cup. White-oak.) A middle sized tree, 40 to 50 high, forms symetrical head. Have not seen this tree in these limit.,, and put it down on the authority of Dr. Fisher, of Sing Sing.

Q,. bicolor, Willd. (Swamp White-oak.) A fine tree, reaching the height of 70 feet. Its wood furnishes durable timber and excellent fuel.

Q,. Prinos, L. (Chestnut-oak.) Straight growing tree of middle size in these limits; the wood makes excellent fuel.

Var. acuminata, Mx. (Yellow Chestnut Oak.) Leaves like those of the chestnut tree. A middle sized tree in these limits ; wood soft, used for fuel.

Q,. coccinea, Wang. (Scarlet Oak.) Large tree, wood makes good fuel ; and the bark much used in tanning leather.

Var. tinctoria. (Yellow Bark Oak, Black Oak.) Large tree reaching sometimes to the height of 100 feet when growing in the forest. Wood used for fuel and the bark for tanning.

Q,. rubra, L. (Red Oak.) Large tree, coarse grained, used for fuel.

Q,. palustris, Du Roi. (Pin Oak, Spanish Oak, Water Oak.) Wet grounds ; reaching the height of 50 feet or more in these limits, and three to four feet in diameter ; timber hard and close, difficult to split.

Castanea, Tourn. (Chestnut.)

C. vesca. L. woods and fence rows. Common. A large tree, valued on account of its excellent fruit and durable timber ; much used for fencing, and in late years, largely for cabinet work ; the grain is coarse, but takes a good polish ; reaches the height of go feet.