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THE TIMBERS OF THE WORLD 



For many years, and indeed until quite recently, it has been supposed that 

 it was stronger and more durable than that from the Andamans, but 

 although it does possess qualities of strength and durabihty above most 

 timbers, either under ground or exposed to wet and dry, Mr. R. S. Pearson 

 says that the Andaman padauk [Pterocarpus dalhergioides) is now con- 

 sidered to be better in all respects. It is stronger than teak, but it is not 

 particularly elastic, and according to Troup is especially suitable for 



Photograph by G. R. Keen. 



Cross-cutting Logs. 



" naves, spokes, and felloes of cart and carriage wheels, solid cart wheels, 

 axles, carriage building, furniture, ploughs, harrows, and Burmese harps." 

 It has also been used in Rangoon for paving blocks ; for which purpose 

 it is doubtful, however, if it would be suitable in England, as it is too 

 hard and would probably prove too sHppery. In England it has been 

 used for gun-carriages, but its real value has never been fully recognised. 



The pores are very irregular in size and position ; they are generally 

 plugged with a white gum. The fine, medullary rays are rather obscure 



