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tons of quebracho extract valued at $4,226,333 in Argentina 

 gold (one dollar Argentina gold equals $0,965 United States 

 money). The principal market was the United States which re- 

 ceived 25,693 tons ; Germany received 6,265 tons. 



The Lumber Review, November 15, 1910. 



The species Chamaecyparis thyoides, is na- 



Use tive to the Atlantic coastal plain from 



of Maine to Florida growing mostly in 



White Cedar springy swamps. Its best stand develop- 



and ment is reported to be in Ocean County, 



Enemies. New Jersey. The largest stand is located 



at Double Trouble on Cedar Creek which 



flows into Barnegat Bay, and covers 1,800 acres. The species 



has a remarkable density which often prevents a man from 



walking through its stands. Forest fires are practically unknown 



because of swamp conditions. 



The species is used almost exclusively by boat builders who 

 now pay $65 per M at the mill. Siding and one-half inch stuflf 

 demand $25 per M at the mill. It makes the highest class 4.18 

 and 4.24 inch shingles and is second only to tamarack for ship 

 knees being used for bilge timber, braces and breast hooks while 

 the tamarack is used for sternposts and post wells. The most 

 extensive use is for telegraph poles. A minor industry of great 

 importance in this forest type is the collection of spagnum moss 

 which yields $10 per ton when dry. 



Many fungi affect the white cedar. The hair root fungus, 

 Agariciis mellens, which is coarse and bushy like an Indian's 

 hair, bores through the roots or knees of the cedar and cuts 

 them off below ground. High winds then blow the trees over 

 if there is enough space or against other trees. Often as soon 

 as the tree is felled it is attacked by Coriolus proMcans which 

 is distinguished by its large number of small brackets. Later 

 on its decay, Blfvingia megaloma and Fomes annosiis are com- 

 mon. A new species which is badly destructive is Steecherinum 

 hallouii. This species forms buff-colored fruiting bodies which 

 occur in the crowns of the trees but may work down on the top 

 portion of the trunk. 



American Lumberman, November 12, 191 0. 



