Morton Arboretum Bulletins of Popular Information Vol. 19.11-12
The Oaks of the Morton Arboretum
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May Theilgaard Watts (1893-1975), Morton Arboretum Bulletins of
Popular Information. The Oaks of the Morton Arboretum. Vol. 19. 11-12.
Edited by May Theilgaard Watts. Lisle: Morton Arboretum, 1944.
39 v. ill. 23 cm.
The Sterling Morton Library of the Morton Arboretum
The monthly Morton Arboretum Bulletins of Popular Information were a mainstay of established efforts to educate the public on specific horticultural subjects. In this Bulletin, May Watts first gives a history lesson on the oak tree's importance in folklore and myth. This is followed by a discussion on how oak wood is used in commerce. It then provides instruction on how different types of oak trees are indentified. The article ends with a song and the arm motions used in class to help remember the characteristic branching of each type of oak. History, story, illustration and song were combined to make learning fun and memorable.
The original illustration for the oak identification portion of the Bulletin is shown alongside the pamphlet itself. It is a classic example of Watts' exceptional skill as a botanical illustrator.
Popular Information. The Oaks of the Morton Arboretum. Vol. 19. 11-12.
Edited by May Theilgaard Watts. Lisle: Morton Arboretum, 1944.
39 v. ill. 23 cm.
The Sterling Morton Library of the Morton Arboretum
The monthly Morton Arboretum Bulletins of Popular Information were a mainstay of established efforts to educate the public on specific horticultural subjects. In this Bulletin, May Watts first gives a history lesson on the oak tree's importance in folklore and myth. This is followed by a discussion on how oak wood is used in commerce. It then provides instruction on how different types of oak trees are indentified. The article ends with a song and the arm motions used in class to help remember the characteristic branching of each type of oak. History, story, illustration and song were combined to make learning fun and memorable.
The original illustration for the oak identification portion of the Bulletin is shown alongside the pamphlet itself. It is a classic example of Watts' exceptional skill as a botanical illustrator.