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somewhat resembling cigar-box cedar {Cedrela odorata). It appears to 

 stand well without warping or shrinking. It should be useful as a 

 substitute for plain mahogany or cedar. 



The pores are small and rather scarce, and regular in position. The 

 medullary rays are exceedingly fine and rather obscure. 



Oleo Vermelho. Myrospermtim Erythroxylon, Fr. Allem. Weight, 

 54 lbs. Brazil. 



This beautiful decorative hardwood is of a bright red colour, and has 

 a most delicate and agreeable scent. It has a contrary grain, consisting 



Port Bl.^ir, And.\man Islands. 



of hard and soft lines, and requires a sharp tool to secure a sniooth surface. 

 It strongly resembles the French satinee, and is in all respects as good, 

 and perhaps even better. It would be very suitable for cabinet work 

 of the Empire style, and for decorative furniture generally it would be 

 hard to equal. 



The pores are small and numerous, and are generally plugged with a 

 white glistening substance. The medullary rays are apparent, but are 

 not very clearly or sharply defined. 



Olive. Olea europoea, Linn. Weight, 58 lbs. 6 oz. Southern Europe. 



Olive is imported in round logs varying from 4 to 12 inches in diameter, 

 though occasionally a few pieces are somewhat larger. It is of a 



