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and very strong, being valued for oars. This wood is commonly<br />
called also Akagashi as the preceding.<br />
565. Quercus glauca, 77*., Jap. Shira-kashi ; an ever-<br />
green tree <strong>of</strong> the order Amentacea3 produced in warm regions,<br />
growing to a height <strong>of</strong> 20-30 fts. It resembles Q. acuta (564),<br />
but the leaves are thinner and the acorns smaller. The wood is<br />
white, but the use is almost the same as Q. acuta.<br />
566. Quercus phyllireoides, A. Gray, Jap. Ubame-<br />
gashi, Imame-gashi ; an evergreen tree <strong>of</strong> the order Amentaceae<br />
produced in warm regions, growing to a height<br />
<strong>of</strong> about 10 fts.<br />
It resembles other oaks in shape, but as it grows very slowly, it is<br />
difficult to become a large tree. The wood is red and very hard.<br />
It is principally used for making oars, and also much used to<br />
make charcoal called Binc/w, which is prized for its great heat.<br />
567. Pagus Silvatica, L., Jap. Buna-no-ki ; a deciduous<br />
tree <strong>of</strong> the order Amentaceae produced in mountains <strong>of</strong> northern<br />
regions, growing to a height<br />
<strong>of</strong> 30-60 fts. It is a monaecious<br />
plant. It produces hairy fruits, which expose triangular kernels<br />
eatable by grilling. Oil may be taken from them. The bark<br />
contains tannin, and is used next to the oak. The wood is strong,<br />
being used for wooden spoons and turnery.<br />
567. b. Castanea vulgaris, Lamk., var. japonica, D.C.,<br />
Jap. Kuri-no-ki ; the wood <strong>of</strong> this tree (221) is hard and durable,<br />
being suitable to be used in damp places.<br />
567. c. Carpinus luxiflora, Bl., Jap. Soro-no-ki, Inu-<br />
shide ; a wild deciduous tree <strong>of</strong> the order Amentaceae growing to<br />
a height <strong>of</strong> 20-30 fts. Barren and fertile flowers grow separately,<br />
and they are succeeded with drooping scaly cones or catkins. The<br />
wood is used to produce Shii-take or as fuel. The stem has an<br />
uneven surface, being used as pillars for curiosity.<br />
568. Betula alba, L., Jap. Shira-kaba ; a deciduous tree<br />
<strong>of</strong> the order Amentaceae growing wild in northern countries, attain-<br />
ing to a height <strong>of</strong> 30-40 fts. it is a monaecious plant, blooming