REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM. 45 
THIN SECTIONS OF WOOD. 
In order that the wood specimens may better be studied, , we 
have one of the best collections of thin sections of wood that could 
be procured. They were prepared by Romeyn B. Hugh, U.A., 
of New York. This collection comprises over two hundred 
different species of wood with throe specimens of each, showing 
the “transverse,” “radial” and tangential surfaces, cut thin 
enough to allow the transmission of light, and securely mounted 
in well-made frames. These are placed in swing cabinets be¬ 
tween glass so they can be easily examined and be protected from 
injury. 
In this way the specimens can be studied by anyone. 1 hey 
show the sap-cells, growth and grain of the wood. I his col¬ 
lection, in connection with the large wood specimens and the 
photographs of the growing trees, make a most valuable and in¬ 
structive exhibit. 
We are soon to add to the Forestry Department the natural 
leaves, flowers and fruit of the several specimens, as well as 
photo-engravings of the tree-trunks, showing the bark and leaves. 
When this is accomplished the Museum will have one of the best 
exhibits of our New Jersey forest woods. 
OTHER SPECIMENS OF WOOD. 
In addition to the Heritage collection there are over one hun¬ 
dred (100) specimens from other parts of the State. These are 
a portion of the wood exhibit which the State Geological De¬ 
partment made at the Centennial Exposition, in Philadelphia, 
in 1876. Several specimens of the original collection have been 
lost. Among the specimens in this collection are two sections of 
large white cedar logs from the swamps near Dennisville, Capo 
May county. They were found about twelve feet under ground 
and presented to the Geological Survey of New Jersey by Di. 
Maurice Beesley. These logs were dug out and manufactured 
into shingles and other forms of lumber, and for a time furnished 
a- profitable business industry. 
Ex-State Geologist John C. Smock will take charge of all 
further additions to the wood collections. Because of his in¬ 
terest in the Museum, his success in the geological department 
of the State, and his well-known ability, we anticipate many 
valuable additions to the Forestry Department. 
