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FORESTRY BRANCH BULLETIN No. 63 



The reports received give only 28 per cent of the black cherry used as being 

 native to the province, while 71 per cent of the supply used, 74,000 feet board 

 measure, was purchased from the United States. 



Black cherry is one of the best native hardwoods. It is very much appre- 

 ciated both for its technical and physical qualities. Black cherry takes a high 

 polish and is of a rich reddish-brown colour, and is marked with occasional 

 burls and "bird's-eyes". This wood has a fine grain and texture, is strong, 

 heavy, and hard. 



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Photo 9149. R. G LEWIS. 



The above engraving, showing pail handles, is given as a suggestion for the close utilization of small pieces 

 of wood. Pail handles require only pieces of raw material 2| to 85 in. long by 1 in. square. 



Unfortunately the black cherry supply is very limited in Quebec as well 

 as in Ontario. It is only found isolated or in small groups on farmers' woodlots. 

 It is sometimes brought direct from there to the manufacturer, but is more 

 generally sold by farmers to saw-mill operators. 



Seven industries reported the use of black cherry. Car construction used 

 the largest quantity, 59 per cent. Vehicle manufacturers paid the highest 

 price, $155 per thousand feet board measure, while the sash, doors and building 

 material manufacturers paid only $30.29. 



Red Gum. Red gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is all imported from the 

 United States. No red gum trees grow in Canada. This wood material is 

 rapidly becoming more important in the wood-using industries. Its use has 

 been hindered by the difficulty in seasoning. In order to prevent warping 

 and twisting red gum wood needs special steam-drying just after being cut. 



