i6o THE PRINCIPAL SPECIES OF IVOOD. 



Red Fir. Aites magnifica Murr. 



Nomenclature. (Sudworth. ) 



California Red Fir, California Magnificent Fir, Golden Fir 

 Red-bark Fir (Cal.). (Cal.). 



Shasta Fir (Cal.). 



Locality. 



California, vicinity of Mount Shasta. 



Features of Tree. 



One hundred to two hundred and fifty feet in height, six to ten 

 feet in diameter. Large erect cones. Beautiful form. 



Color, Appearance, or Grain of Wood. 



Heartwood reddish, sapwood distinguishable. Rather close- 

 grained, compact structure. 



Structural Qualities of Wood. 



Light, soft, not strong, durable when exposed, liable to injury 

 in seasoning. 



Representative Uses of Wood. 

 Construction, sills, lumber, fuel. 



Weight of Seasoned Wood in Pounds per Cubic Foot. 



29. 

 Modulus of Elasticity. 



940,000. 

 Modulus of Rupture. 



9900. 



Remarks. 



Magnifica or magnificent refers to appearance and size of tree. 



