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bark and is cut tangentially by a rotary lathe in a veneer the 

 length of the log and running spirally inwards to the centre 

 of the tree. The name " Landscape Maple " is appropriate in 

 that this figure much resembles a contoured map. The Bird's- 

 eye or Pin figure, which is more common, is produced by 

 pittings, which are visible on the bark. These appear in trans- 

 verse section as "pins," or structures resembling branches, 

 radiating nearly from the centre of the tree ; and in tangential 

 section as "eyes." Veneers of these varieties are largely im- 

 ported at Liverpool. 



Maple, Silver (A. saccJuirinum, Wang., often known as A. 

 dasycdrpum, Ehrh.). Eastern North America. Otherwise known 

 as "Soft" or "White Maple." Height 90100 ft.; diam. 

 4_5 ft. S.G. 527. W 32-8. R 1019 kilos. Sapwood deli- 

 cate creamy white; heart reddish-brown, lighter and softer 

 than Rock Maple, brittle, not very strong or durable if exposed, 

 shrinking moderately, seasoning and working well, taking a fine 

 polish, wearing smoothly. Used for flooring, cheap furniture, 

 interior finish, turnery, wooden ware, and fuel. Sometimes curled. 



Maple, Striped (A. Pennsylvdnicum, L.). Eastern North 

 America. "Moose-wood, Whistle- wood, Striped Dog-wood." 

 Height 3040 ft.; diam. 810 ins. S.G. 530. W 33. Sap- 

 wood wide, light brown; heart rather darker, light, soft, close- 

 grained. Not used as timber. 



Maple, Sycamore. See Sycamore. 



Marblewood (Olea paniculdta R. Br. : Order Okdcece). New 

 South Wales and Queensland. Known also as " Ironwood " 

 and "Native Olive." Height 5070 ft.; diam. 1J 2 ft. 

 Whitish, darkening towards the centre, prettily mottled, hard, 

 tough, close-grained, durable. Used for staves and suitable for 

 turning or engraving. 



Marblewood, Andamanese (Diospyros Kurzii Hiern : Order 

 Ebendcece). Andaman Islands. Handsomely streaked with black 

 and grey, very heavy, hard, close-grained and durable. Used for 

 handles and furniture, and valuable as a substitute for the scarce 

 Calamander wood of Ceylon. 



