Show agriculture in the news by W J dryden CORK OAK TREE cork oak tree cultivation is limited in the united states by two factors drouth and severe winter temperatures the tree has withstood a minimum temperature of i five degrees below zero along the atlantic seaboard it is believed to have survived even peeling cork lower temperatures in the moun I 1 bains of spain poor drainage or rainfall below 20 inches per year are not conducive to proper growing conditions the federal governments forest service is encouraging the planting of cork trees not only do they serve a national need but prove valuable additions to pastures and general shades for the farmstead the present most critical use for cork is the making of engine gaskets ets other uses for cork are insulation floor and wall coverings bottle stoppers corn caps handles for fishing rods shoe In soles linoleum friction pads and life preservers and rafts |