. The Cuba review. 16 T H E CUBA R E \' I K W. The leaves and Fruit of the West Indian Locust Tree. p\i1)lishe<l an article on this inipurtant tree in the , \'<)1. VI, 1847, page 520, doiiV)tfully states that tlie wood is said to weigh 100 jiounds per cubic foot. The wood is of a fine reddish Viro\\ii with Hghter and darker streaks or veins, often grading into a dark mahog- any color, and when properly filled and finished makes a beautifid apjiearance, closely reseml)- ling true mahogany. The grain is verk* compact and even, and is noted for its beauty and its susce
. The Cuba review. 16 T H E CUBA R E \' I K W. The leaves and Fruit of the West Indian Locust Tree. p\i1)lishe<l an article on this inipurtant tree in the , \'<)1. VI, 1847, page 520, doiiV)tfully states that tlie wood is said to weigh 100 jiounds per cubic foot. The wood is of a fine reddish Viro\\ii with Hghter and darker streaks or veins, often grading into a dark mahog- any color, and when properly filled and finished makes a beautifid apjiearance, closely reseml)- ling true mahogany. The grain is verk* compact and even, and is noted for its beauty and its susceptibihty of a high i)olish. It works well, does not split or warp in seasoning and is very durable above the ground. Baterden, in his book on timber, states that ^^'est Indian locust is harder than ma hogany and stronger than oak in every way. The resu ts of Capt. Fowke's experiments show that the breaking weight of a piece of wood two inches square, one foot between supports and sub- mitted to a transverse strain, was pounds. The crushing strain in the direction of the fiber of a cubic inch of the wood was pounds. The uses to which this wood is put are very numerous. It was formerly classed as import- ant boat-btiilding timber and was shipjied to England in large quantities for \ise as treenails in planking, quays, and vessels and as beams and planks for fitting up steam engines. The fact that the wood does not readily split or warp renders it very suitable for mill timbers and en- gine beds. In the early days it was the principal wood employed for the crushing wheels and similar things on coffee estates. Another important use was for the cogged wheels in sugar mills. It is valuable for a great varierj- of construction works and is considered one of the foremost woods for carpentry, cabinet work and fine furniture. One authority states that doors made from this timber bear comparison in point of beauty with the finest specimen of Haitian mahogany. The wood is not
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