THE HARDWOOD TIMBERS OF JAPAN, ETC. 105 
The arboreal wealth of the Philippine Islands is, under 
the restless activity of American exporters, being 
rapidly developed. A large number of species—about 
2,500 it is said—have been discovered, and many, of 
more or less value, have been marketed in the States. 
One or two woods in a converted form have reached the 
English markets of late. They somewhat resemble 
a coarse mahogany, but are perhaps more similar to 
the crab-wood of British Guiana. As yet no definite 
result in regard to their appreciation by consumers 
has been attained. 
