Chapter 2 No.2

White Pine, Weymouth Pine.

Named for Lord Weymouth, who cultivated it in England.

Pinus strobus Linnaeus.

Pinus, the classical Latin name; strobus refers to the cone, or strobile, from a Greek word, strobus, meaning twist.

Habitat.

Habitat: (See map); now best in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Characteristics of the Tree: Height, 100'-120', even 200'; diameter, 2'-4'; branches in whorls, cleans poorly; bark, dark gray, divided by deep longitudinal fissures into broad ridges; leaves in clusters of 5, 3"-5" long; cone drooping, 4"-10" long.

Appearance of Wood: Color, heart-wood, very light brown, almost cream color, sap-wood, nearly white; non-porous; rings, fine but distinct; grain, straight; pith rays, very faint; resin ducts, small, inconspicuous.

Leaf.

Physical Qualities: Weight, very light (59th in this list); 27 lbs. per cu. ft.; sp. gr. 0.3854; strength, medium (55th in this list); elasticity, medium (47th in this list); soft (57th in this list); shrinkage 3 per cent.; warps very little; durability, moderate; works easily in every way; splits easily but nails well.

Common Uses: Doors, window sashes and other carpentry, pattern-making, cabinet-work, matches.

Remarks: This best of American woods is now rapidly becoming scarce and higher in price. Its uses are due to its uniform grain, on account of which it is easily worked and stands well. Known in the English market as yellow pine.

Cross-section, magnified 37? diameters.

Radial Section, life size.

Tangential Section, life size.