SPECIES OF WOODS. 



155 



Physical dualities: Heavy (24th in 

 this list, 34: lbs. j^er cu. ft. ; sp. 

 gr., 0.6506; strong (33d in this list); 

 elasticity, medium (59th in this list) ; 

 medium hard (28tli in this list) ; shrink- 

 age, 5 per cent. ; warps ; not 



durable; hard to work, tough, will not 

 polish ; splits with difficulty. 



Common Uses: Cooperage, wheel 

 stock, flooring. 



Remarks: Favorite ornamental tree, 

 but sliade light, and leaves fall early. 



Kadial Section, 

 life size. 



Ci'oss-scclion, 

 ];;i;.^iii!icil ZlV:^ (lianictci'S. 



'J angciitial Section, 

 life size. 



