The Cedars 



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The quality of the wood of both this tree and the lowland fir is usually con- 

 sidered to be superior to that of the common eastern species. In Canada the wood 



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is sold on the market mixed with that of the other western species, and is not of 

 great commercial importance. 



THE CEDARS 



The cedars (Thuja) vary from medium-sized to large-sized trees. There are 

 four species known of which two are native to Canada and the United States. The 

 other two are nativ^e to China and Japan, but are sometimes planted on this con- 

 tinent for decorative purposes. Many ornamental varieties have been produced 

 by nurserymen. 



The two native species differ widely in range ; one is confined to British Colum- 

 bia, and the other does not extend west of Manitoba. 



The bark of all species is thin and shreddy. The wood is highly aromatic 

 and is much used on account of its lightness and durability. 



