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some cases this undoubtedly is something more than the fault of 
the saws, hut the majority of woods saw more easily in the green 
condition than after they have become hardened through partial 
seasoning as, for instance, Xylia dolabriformis and Terminalia 
tomeniosa. Certain species, such as Dalbergia latifolia, valued as 
cabinet woods are said to depreciate in value through a change in 
colour upon green conversion. These experiments did not take this 
factor into consideration although doubtless it is of importance in 
certain cases. 
Although certain species taken up by this investigation have 
seasoned somewhat better by some other method than hy green con- 
version, it is evident that the method is best adapted to the greatest 
number of species and should be followed as the standard practice. 
Under present conditions of handling timber in India prompt green 
conversion is not always possible, and it is often necessary to hold 
logs for long periods of time before conversion. However, it must 
be emphasized, that to do so has no advantage from the standpoint 
of seasoning and carries with it a considerable danger. In planning 
schemes for timber extraction and milling, this point must he given 
due consideration as a factor of primary importance. 
