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most largely used, these two forming about two-fifths of the 

 total. Next in order rank maple, hemlock, oak (largely im- 

 ported), elm, basswood, birch and beech. A description of each 

 of the woods is given, covering the physical and mechanical quali- 

 ties, uses, etc. 



Thirty-eight tables are given, each referring to the particular 

 industry. These show the relative importance of the different 

 woods used, their average values, and the sources of supply. A 

 discussion of the products follows, giving the qualities desired 

 in the species of wood, the species used for different purposes, 

 and the market. 



Tables are also given showing the percentage of the different 

 kinds of wood used in the various industries, and the average 

 prices of these woods in the different industries. 



The bulletin closes with a list of commodities manufactured 

 from each kind of wood, and a classified directory of manu- 

 facturers. 



J. H. W. 



Report of the Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines of the 

 Province of Ontario, ipi2. Legislative Assembly, Toronto, 

 Canada. 1913. Pp. no. 



The following statistics, in round figures, are of interest. 

 There were under license 18,410 square miles, nearly 1,000 square 

 miles less than the preceding year. The output of pine from 

 these Crown lands was 488 million feet, some 96 million less 

 than in 191 1. Other timber species, however, showed an in- 

 crease of 25 million feet over 191 1, pulpwood 50,000 cords in- 

 crease, while ties aggregated 5,705,000 pieces. 



The revenue collected amounted to nearly $2,000,000, covering, 

 $540,702 bonus, $1,339,957 dues, $96,262 ground rent, and $8,740 

 transfer fees. In addition, parks and forest reserves produced 

 $8,878. 



Disbursements for fire-ranging are considerable. There were 

 on duty during the summer of 1912 on lands of the Crown in 

 rangers, and on railways 193 rangers, with chiefs. This service 

 cost $124,483. The reserves totaling 27,970 square miles were 

 patrolled by 228 fire-rangers at an expense of $83,605, or $3 

 per mile. In addition, wood-ranging cost $91,753. The licensed 



