420 THE TIMBERS OF THE WORLD 



which is naturally seasoned. Such tests as have been applied have not, 

 it is true, been conclusive, but those who have an extensive experience of 

 the processes in question are of the opinion that such tests, when com- 

 pleted, will justify their confidence in the technical merits of the artificial 

 seasoning process. If it can be proved that it does ensure constructive 

 or manufactured work of a better character, then, even if its application 

 were more troublesome at first, it would clearly, in the course of time, 

 justify itself commercially as well as technically. 



