(1) Studies of Trees (2) Forest Valuation (3) Chinese Forest Trees and Timber Supply

Abstract

(1) THIS is an interesting book on the study of trees, specially suitable for use in the schools of Canada and the United States. Three chapters deal with the identification of the common North American trees, and of a few introduced European species, as the Austrian and Scots pines, Norway spruce, Alpine larch, horse-chestnut, Lombardy poplar, etc. Other chapters are devoted to the structure and habit of these trees, and their protection against animal and fungoid attacks. One chapter is taken up with elementary forestry, and another with the recognition and properties of the timbers in common use. The concluding chapter is an outdoor lesson on trees. The book is copiously illustrated; but, as is usual in publications of this class, the illustrations are of unequal value. The price, 7s., will make it unavailable for use in schools in this country; but it deserves a place in town libraries. It is said to be obtainable in separate pamphlets, each dealing with one of the subjects treated.

(1) Studies of Trees.

By J. J. Levison. Pp. x + 253.(New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1914.) Price 7s. net.

(2) Forest Valuation.

By Prof. H. H. Chapman. Pp. xvi + 310.(New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.; London: Chapman and Hall, Ltd., 1915.) Price 8s. 6d. net.

(3) Chinese Forest Trees and Timber Supply.

By N. Shaw. Pp. 351.(London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1914.) Price 10s. 6d. net.