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Abies Morlnda or Smithiana. — In appearance the timber of 

 this tree is a facsimile of that of Abies Menziesii, but with this 

 difference, that the tree being much slower in growth, the 

 timber is harder and more brittle. The wood does not appear to 

 possess valuable qualities, being of less value than that of the 

 Abies excelsa. Value 55. 



Abies orientalis. — The wood of this tree as grown in this 

 country resembles very much that of the black American Spruce 

 {Abies nigra), but is much more valuable on account of its 

 toughness and durability. The " grain " is very marked by the 

 autumn growths being so dark in colour and that of the earlier 

 part of the season white. Having only seen one log of Scotch- 

 grown A. orientalis, I am not able to give any particulars. It 

 is not a fast grower, but the wood has the appearance of being 

 valuable. Value 75. 



Araucaria imbricata. — The wood of this tree when aged is 

 extremely hard and fine-grained. The heart-wood is of a rich 

 brown colour ; it polishes well, showing beautiful silky shades, 

 owing to corrugations in the growth. Under certain treatment 

 it appears like the American Birch in figure, except that the Pine 

 lines are seen in both the end and longitudinal sections. The 

 timber ebonises well, and, besides the common uses of Pine timber, 

 it is adapted for various articles of furniture, and is easily worked. 

 Value 140. 



Cedrus atlantica. — The timber of the Mount Atlas Cedar is 

 so well known that describing it may be out of place. The wood 

 is very fragrant, beautifully marked, and polishes well. It is 

 highly suitable for bedroom furniture and linings of drawers, 

 cabinets, sideboards, and the like, but the chief use to which it 

 should be applied is flooring for bedrooms. No moth will venture 

 near where this wood is used, and no carpet would be required. 

 It diffuses an agreeable odour, which is believed by some to have 

 a slightly narcotic effect and to be beneficial to health. Value 141. 



Cedrus Deodara. — The same remarks apply to the use of 

 this wood and other particulars. Without the aid of the 

 microscope it is impossible to distinguish the wood of the one 

 variety from that of the other, they are so similar in every respect. 

 The timber of the three Cedars {atlantica, Deodara, and Libani) 

 is very similar, and one may be sold and used as any of the 

 three trees. The value of the Deodara is about 142. 



