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An ornamental tree indigenous in Japan and China, mostly 

 grown for shade. Its wood is used by cabinet makers. 



Air Seasoning. Drying of wood in the open air. 



Alburnum. The sapwood of exogenous trees, termed " im- 

 mature wood " compared with heartwood. In many hard 

 woods ebony, etc. the sapwood is dressed off before land 

 transport and shipment, as being of no value. In most 

 cases it is of little value, being liable to decay. In a 

 few others, however, it is esteemed in an equal degree 

 to the heartwood, or in a greater measure. 



Alder (Alnus glutinosa). A soft, light, tough and (if not exposed 

 to alternate wet and dry) very durable wood. Not liable to 

 split or ignite. Used by engineers (for foundation piles and 

 all kinds of water work), artificial limb makers and cabinet 

 makers. The bark was formerly used by tanners and the 

 cordwood for charcoal in the manufacture of gunpowder. 

 See also " Clog " or " Clog-sole." 



Alder Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula). A native of the South of 

 England, but growing freely anywhere. It is a shrub rather 

 than a tree, usually reaching 8 to 10 ft. in height. Chiefly 

 valued for charcoal making. 



All Over. A term used to embrace several items. Same as : ' All 

 round " (which see), also " Over all," " Overhead." 



All Round. A term used to express a number of items taken as a 

 group. Same as " Over all " and " All over," which see. 



Alligator. A boat used in America in handling floating logs. It 

 can be moved overland from one body of water to another 

 by its own power, usually applied through drum or cable. 



Allround Price. See " Overhead Price." 



Almond (Amygdalus communis). A hard, compact wood, light, 

 and owing to its beautiful colour, used for making fancy 

 ware, but mainly in request in England as an ornamental 

 flowering tree. 



Alongside Delivery. The custom of the particular port in a 

 great measure governs the meaning of this phrase. Deli- 

 very from the vessel as customary at the port is variously 

 understood to mean landed on the quay or into craft. 



Amboyna Wood (Pterocarpus indicus). A valuable ornamental 

 wood vised in the form of veneers. It is also used in inlaying 

 and for snuff-boxes. It ranks very high as a " Burr- wood" 

 see " Burr- woods." 



American Oaks. These are numerous, but the only examples 

 common on the Extropean markets are " White Oak " or 

 " Quebec Oak " (Quercus alba), and " Red Oak " (Quercus 



