SPECIES OF WOODS. 



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shrinkage 3 per cent; warps very little; 

 durability, moderate; works easily in 

 every way; splits easily but nails well. 



Common Uses : Doors, window sashes 



and other carpentry, 

 cabinet-work, matches. 



pattern-making. 



Remarks: This best of American 

 woods is now rapidly becoming scarce and 

 higher in price. Its uses are due to its 

 uniform grain, on account of which it 

 is easily worked and stands well. Known 

 in the English market as yellow pine. 



Radial Section, 

 life size. 



Cross-section, 

 magnified 37^ diameters. 



Tangential Section, 

 life size. 



