THE BEECH. 835 
when dry its weight is less by one-fourth. It is 
then of a very light colour, and is used for the 
manufacture of articles of furniture, and for a 
variety of other purposes. 
A curious habit of the Beech limbs causes them, 
when they chance to cross, to grow together ; and 
when thus united they often present a strange ap- 
pearance, which adds an element of interest to 
the attractions of a Beech wood. 
