i2 4 TIMBER AND TIMBER TREES. [CHAP. 



apprehend that any serious difficulty is likely to arise 

 for some time to come ; but, happen when it may, there 

 are yet the forests of Siam, which are said to be very 

 extensive, and also those of Java, almost untouched ; 

 and from these, I imagine, the future supplies for the 

 European market could be drawn. 



Teak timber is sorted into A, B, and C classes in the 

 London market, according to dimensions, not quality, 

 A class or pile being 15 inches and upwards on the 

 larger side, and 23 feet and upwards in length ; B, ditto 

 ditto, 12 and under 15 inches on the larger side, and 23 

 feet and upwards in length ; C, ditto ditto, under 12 

 inches on the larger side, and 23 feet and upwards in 

 length ; D are damaged logs. B and C classes are 

 usually sold at about 10 to 20 shillings per load under 

 the price for A pile timber. 



The value of Teak in the London market has fluctu- 

 ated very much. In 1859 and 1860, the market being 

 overstocked, it stood as low as 10 to 11 per load of 

 50 cubic feet; but, in 1861, when there was a sudden 

 and unexpected demand for timber generally, it rose to 

 16 per load ; it soon, however, declined again, and is 

 now (1875), with a stock of about 8,000 loads of Moul- 

 mein and Rangoon upon* hand in the London market, 

 to be had at about 12 to 14 per load. 



