SPECIES OF WOODS. 



155 



Physical Qualities: Heavv (24th in 

 -f 0.5-6 



this list, 4 Ibs. per cu. ft; sp. 



gr., 0.6506; strong (33d in this list); 

 elasticity, medium (59th in this list) ; 

 medium hard (28th in this list) ; shrink- 

 age, 5 per cent. ; warps ; not 



durable; hard to work, tough, will not 

 polish; splits with difficulty. 



Common Uses: Cooperage, wheel 

 stock, flooring. 



Remarks: Favorite ornamental tree, 

 but shade light, and leaves fall early. 



Radial Section, 

 life size. 



Cross-section, 

 nngnified 37^ diameters. 



'J angeiitial Section, 

 life size. 



