Black Pine, Red or Mountain Pine. 



(Callitris calcarata, R.Br.) 



This timber has sometimes a duramen almost as dark as that of C. intratropica, the 

 darkest of all Callitris, but with a far more ornamental figure, and so is in much request for 

 inside boards, for lining houses, wainscotting, panelling, &c. 



The timber, however, is seen to best advantage along with other and quieter-looking 

 woods, for when used alone the figure is perhaps too pronounced. 



For general purposes, such as those in which our eastern coast pine timbers are employed, 

 it is not recommended, being too short in the grain, and too thickly studded with knots. But 

 in the interior districts it is invaluable, being used for building, fencing, post and rails lasting 

 in the ground, according to some correspondents, twenty-five years or more. Others say it is 

 not so durable. 



For turning into columns or pedestals for halls and statuary it is particularly well 

 adapted, the numerous knots and wavy "flower" producing a very effective natural decoration. 

 It takes a high polish. 



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