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THE TIMBERS OF THE WORLD 



Total Imports of Oak into United Kingdom 

 Quantily in Loads 



Value in Pounds (Sterling) 



Oak, Live. Quercus virens, Ait. Weight, 59 lbs. (Hough). North 

 America. 



Although the close observer has found planks of live oak included in 

 the general shipments of American oak, yet so far as can be ascertained 

 no regular suppHes of the wood have been seen in this country. This is 

 unfortunate, as the timber undoubtedly contains qualities of strength 

 and durability, and its exceptional value should make it sought after. 



