Value for planting: The white ash grows rapidly. On account of its
insect enemies in cities, it should be used more for forest planting
and only occasionally for ornament.

Commercial value: It has a heavy, tough, and strong wood, which is
valuable in the manufacture of cooperage stock, agricultural
implements, and carriages. It is superior in value to the black ash.

Other characters: The _bark_ is gray. The _flowers_ appear in May.

Comparisons: The white ash is apt to be confused with the _black ash_
(_Fraxinus nigra_), but differs from the latter in having a
lighter-colored bud. The bud of the black ash is black. The bark of
the white ash is darker in color and the terminal twigs are more
flattened than those of the black ash.

[Illustration: FIG. 23.--Leaf of White Ash.]


SUGAR MAPLE (_Acer saccharum_)

Distinguishing characters: The *bud is sharp-pointed*, scaly, and
reddish brown. Fig. 24.

[Illustration: FIG. 24.--Twig of the Sugar Maple.]

Leaf: Has sharp points and round sinus. Fig. 25.

Form and size: The crown is oval when the tree is young and round in old