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good deal of it is cross-grained, particularly when not grown under good condi- 

 tions. Beech wood takes a good polish, but in moist conditions it checks easily 

 and is very perishable. 



Photo 8278. J. A. DOUCET. 

 Tram-cars constructed of iron and wood, Hull, Quebec. The wood used is birch and pine. 



TABLE XVII MAHOGANY. 



Mahogany is a tropical wood coming into Canada through United States 

 and West Indian ports. The mahogany wood found on the market is made up 

 of many species, of which American mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) probably 

 forms the greatest percentage. Mahogany is a very expensive wood. Its 

 physical qualities are very high. It is strong, hard, heavy, and durable. Its 



