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tilicefolia and Xylia xylocarpa (Indian) very satisfactory results were 
♦ not obtained, when seasoning according to the methods adopted, though 
some methods gave distinctly better results than others, while in the case 
of Anthocephalus Cadamba the results were negative in every instance. 
The results show that the number of species which .should be either 
girdled, or the timber converted from green logs, with or without subse¬ 
quent immersion in water, is about equal, and that about 94 per cent, 
of the total number of species tested must be treated either according 
to one or other of these two methods. Natural seasoning in the log, with 
or without bark on, in the shade or in the open, and with or without 
ends treated with a coating of any protective substance, has only given 
beneficial results with high quality timbers, such as Dalbergia latifolia, 
Ougeinia dalbergioides, the Albizzia spp., etc. 
The experiments throughout indicate the great importance of careful 
stacking of timber, on level ground, with free circulation of air round 
each piece. Without washing in any way to labour this point, it may 
be said that satisfactory results cannot be obtained without proper 
attention being paid to this work. It is also advisable to break the stacks 
and turn the timber, if left for more than 3 or 4 months in one place, 
this being especially necessary in damp climates. In some of the 
experiments, as for instance those carried out at Sukna in Kurseong and 
at Dandeli in the North Division, Kanara, the timber after conversion 
was stacked in the open, under the shade of trees, both places having 
a heavy rainfall. This resulted in the timber of certain species being 
heavily attacked by fungus and in all cases resulted in undesirable 
discolouration of the timber. At Allapilli in the South Chanda Division, 
the timber was stored in a suitable shed, with very beneficial results, 
which fully justified the extra cost. Though permanent seasoning sheds, 
entailing a somewhat heavy initial expenditure, are no doubt justified 
in certain cases, it is quite feasible to erect quite temporary shelters 
in other cases, the cost of which will be more than repaid by the higher 
prices realised for the timber. 
(it) Results according to species. 
(1) Adina cordilolia (Appendix IV-1). 
(a) Locality where tested. —North and West Divisions, Kanara, 
'Bombay ; and South Chanda, Central Provinces. 
(b) Best methods of seasoning. —Conversion from green logs and 
seasoning for 12 months under cover (Bombay), or girdling for 12 to 18 
months followed by a further seasoning period of 6 months in the plank 
^{Central Provinces). 
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