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worked and polished ; durable in the soil ; very- 

 tough and strong. At one time this wood was 

 not held in much esteem, but is now more used 

 than European walnut. The heartwood is very 

 dark brown, almost black, with occasional purple 

 tinges. 



Willow, Crack, Salix fragilis, also known 

 as Stag's Head Osier, Withy, Bedford, Redwood 

 Willow, occurs in Europe, North and West Asia. 

 A tough elastic wood and the best of the Willows 

 for cabinet making. 

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Coach and Carriage Building. Timbers 

 used in Coach, Carriage and Waggon building 

 should be light yet tough with considerable 

 elasticity, for they are subject to considerable 

 shocks and strains. 



Acacia, Eucryphia Moorei, also known as 

 White Sally, Plum and Acacia Plum, occurs in 

 New South Wales and Victoria. A hard, easily 

 worked brown wood. 



AcLE (Piles). 



Akagashi, Qiiercus acuta, occurs in South 

 Japan. A rich brown tough wood. 



Almond, Wild (Turnery). 



Ash, American (Furniture). 



Ash, Blue, Fraxinus quadrangulata, occurs 

 in Central United States. The strongest and 

 most durable of all the Ashes. 



