The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties / First Edition

by Charles H. Snow

Modulus of Rupture.

Remarks.

Used for cigar-boxes, because its porous structure assists cigars to season, and its odor improves their flavor. The Cuban supply is practically exhausted. Mexico is now the chief American source. Trees grow rapidly. [p123]

FOOTNOTE

The Toon Cedar (Cedrela toona Roxburgh) of the Orient is the same as the Red Cedar (Cedrela australis F. v. M.) of Australia. The Cedar (Cedrela odorata Blanco) is thought to be distinct Philippine species.

"Forestry and Irrigation," p. 173, Vol. VIII, No. 4; Writings Dr. Gifford; Correspondence Wm. E. Uptegrove & Brother, and others.

PLATE 26. EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus).

Blue Gum Tree (E. globulus) California.	Blue Gum Bark (E. globulus) California.
	Jarrah Trunk, (E. marginata) Australia.
Jarrah Wood (E. marginata).
Karri Wood (E. diversicolor).