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American Forest Trees 



By Henry H. Gibson, Editor Hardwood Record 

 Edited by Hu Maxwell, Wood Utilization Expert 



The Work Involves : 



First: A botanical description of the 

 more than 300 species of American 

 forest tree growth. 

 Second: A physical description of the 

 wood of these speces. 

 Third: A recital of the chief uses of 

 all important American woods, to- 

 gether with suggestions of advan- 

 tageously broadening their uses. 

 Fourth: Complete information con- 

 cerning the range of growth of all 

 varieties. 



Fifth: Related trees are logically 

 grouped according to families and 



species; important species covered in 

 substantial detail, and brief mention 

 of the woods of mirror importance. 



Sixth: Scientific name of each tree is 

 recited, as well as the various com- 

 mon names by which it is recognized 

 in different parts of its range of 

 growth. 



Seventh: The properties of the vari- 

 ous woods are carefully analyzed, 

 particularly weight, hardness, stiff- 

 ness, strength, elasticity, toughness, 

 color, figure, and seasoning and last- 

 ing properties. 



^ This work, originally sole! on subscription, contains u]nvards of 700 pages. 

 The text is printed on the best quality of laid paper, while the illustrations, in 

 sejMa, ornamented with orange borders, are printed on the finest quality of 

 enameled paper. ■ 



^ The book is handsomely bound in half leather, dark green roan Imck and 

 corners, with basket cloth sides, silk head-bands, gold stamping on the back, and 

 gilt top. 



^ The work is illustrated with more than 100 full page halftones from photo- 

 graphs covering all the chief commercial varieties of virgin forest timber growing 

 in the United States, and also with numerous engravings from drawings showing 

 leaf and flower forms, etc. 



tl The price of the work is $6.00, delivered by express or mail. 



^ A limited number of copies are unsold, and will be promptly delivered, pre- 

 paid, itn receipt of check, express or postal order for $6.00. 



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