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XXXIX.—_NOTES ON TREES SUITABLE FOR EXPERI- 
MENTAL FORESTRY. IL AMERICAN BROAD- 
LEAVED TREES—continued. 
W. DALLIMORE. 
the uses of the wood are made in “Forest Planting Leaflet,” 
Circular 95, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, as follows :—“ The wood 
of the sugar maple is heavy, strong, dense, and very hard, but not 
durable in contact with the soil. It is susceptible of fine polish and 
is used in large quantities for interior finish, floors, musical instru- 
ments, furniture, wooden ware, vehicles, cooperage, and novelties. 
The wood stands alternate wetting and drying well, and is therefore 
one of the best for the manufacture of washing machines, ‘Curly’ 
and ‘ Bird’s-eye’ maple obtained from this species, are desirable 
for finishing and cabinet work. The wood makes charcoal of 
unsurpassed quality, is a source of wood alcohol, and has a very 
high fuel value.” 
“‘ The chief value of the sugar maple for economic planting is as 
a sugar producer. The sap contains from 2 to 3 per cent. of sugar. 
utilized for sugar-making without dangeronsly lessening the tree’s 
vitality.” 
some as trunks and planks, 
