AMERICAN LUMBER IN FOREIGN MARKETS. 



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aging in the highest degree, giving, as they do, most satisfactory proof 

 of the progress already attained in the acclimatization of some valua- 

 ble exotic timbers, and also as indicating what may be expected in later 

 years when these timbers shall have been properly matured." 



KINDS OF LUMBER USED. 



The principal lumbers used are Oregon pine, which is preferred 

 because it is most suitable in every respect for building and for its 

 cheapness, and Jarrah and Tasmanian blue gum hard woods. 



IMPORTS OF LUMBER. 



The amount of lumber imported is obtained from the latest statisti- 

 cal returns (1892), and the names of the countries areas follows: 



*The load equals 50 cubic feet of square timber; 40 cubic feet of unhewn timber; and 600 superficial 

 feet of 1-inch planks, 

 t No qualification of quantities given. 



