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other hand there is a certain amount of defective, soft, punky wood 

 containing cross-breaks. The logs suffer badly on account of the necessity 

 of shipping them in tlie surf of the sea over a rocky coast, which rubs 

 the sides so that they present a torn and bruised appearance, while 



African Mahogany. A Raft on the River. 



the fact that they are usually shipped in short kngths is a further 

 disadvantage. 



The numerous pores vary largely both in size and position ; some 

 are plugged. The medullary rays are fine but very distinct, and show 

 in small flecks on the radial section. 



Secondi. Weight, 47 lbs. 13 oz. — This wood is generally harder and 



