V MERICAN WOODS, BY ROMEYN B. HOUGH, B. A., is a publi- 

 tfV cation which is unique in that it is illustrated by actual specimens instead 

 of pictures. Being in this way an exhibition of nature itself, it possesses a 

 degree of interest never equaled by a press-printed book. It appeals strongly 

 to all who are interested in, or have to do with woods, to nature-students, etc., 

 and is a revelation even to experienced wood- workers. 



Each wood is illustrated by three sections, transverse, radial and tangential, 

 about 2x5 inches in size and sufficiently thin to allow the transmission of light, 

 whereby characteristic tints and structures are beautifully revealed. These are 

 mounted in separable pages to facilitate examination and comparison and 

 are accompanied with text giving information as to botanical characters, dis- 

 tribution and medicinal properties of the trees, physical properties and uses of 

 the woods, etc. 



The wood specimens are from material personally collected by the author 

 in order that he may be positive of identifications. 



The illustrated specimen-pages and text go together in a neat clasped book- 

 cover, and can be kept on a shelf like an ordinary volume (see opposite page). 

 It is issued in Parts, each covering 25 species. Eleven Parts have been issued 

 and four more are planned to appear as rapidly as may be, one being now in ad- 

 vanced preparation. 



Price : $5 per Part, in cloth imitation morocco binding, green or brown, 

 and $7.50 in half-morocco, green or brown. A discount of 10% is allowed on 

 orders for the series, whether supplied at one time or on installments. 



Sampie specimens sent on request. 



