362 PRACTICAL ARBORICULTURE 
GRAND PRIZE AWARDED TO THE INTERNATIONAL 
SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE 
GRAND PRIZE TO THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORI- 
CULTURE. 
The Catalpa Exhibit. 
One of the most important exhibits shown in the Forestry Building of the 
Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 was made by the International Society of 
Arboriculture and consisted entirely of articles made from Catalpa speciosa tree. 
While there were large numbers of exhibits in this building calculated to 
show what was made by various firms of manufacturers from the forests of the 
world, here was one unique exhibit of an almost totally unknown tree, with the 
sole object of encouraging forest perpetuation in the planting of forests of Catalpa 
speciosa, by demonstrating how many and how varied are the uses to which this 
wood could be applied. 
There was shown a car section with two double seats, which attracted much 
attention. It is a magnificent work of art. The panels inlaid with holly, the fine 
veneered deck, proving the admirable character of Catalpa for railway car work. 
It is finished in natural color, and shows the Catalpa to be one of our handsomest 
American woods. Every piece of wood in a passenger or freight car may be 
made of Catalpa as it combines strength, toughness and extreme beauty. This 
car was made by the Barney and Smith Car Company, Dayton, Ohio. 
The office desk used by the author at the fair, is also shown, and the beautiful 
dining chairs in front. 
