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structure, density, and similar appearance, it is often classed and 

 sold as white pine. It is considered by lumbermen that there 

 is not enough difference in the physical properties of the two 

 pines to warrant their separation on the market. It is largely 

 used for dimension stuff, in bridge building and house construc- 

 tion, farm implements, car construction, furniture, doors, sashes, 

 sleepers, poles, posts, etc. 



The red pine closely resembles the Scots and Austrian pines 

 in its silvicultural characteristics. From its ease of propagation ; 

 its ability to make rapid growth on pure sands quite unsuited 

 for agriculture; the value and wide uses of its timber (almost 

 if not equal to white pine) ; its wide range, hardiness, freedom 

 from serious insect and fungi attacks, and resistance to fire, it 

 forms a very desirable species for reforestation in the future. 

 From the standpoint of forest management, this species, 

 possessed of so many good qualities, will be sure to take a large 

 place in the economy of the forest, when its good qualities 

 become better known and duly appreciated. 



Comparative Table of White and Red Pine. 

 White Pitie. 



