Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 56
or imperfect lopping of a branch. Theseare shown by the grain being irregular andvacuous. Sapwood.—This occurs more in some treesthan in others—say, Dantzic much, pitch-pine little. It may be known by its greenishtinge, and holding the water longer than thesound parts after having been wet.… … Fig. 172.—Waney Edge in Balk. Star-shakes.—When several heart-shakesoccur in one tree (see Figs. 168 and 169)they are called star-shakes from the appear-ance produced by their radiation from thecentre. Thunder-shakes.—These are irregular frac-tures across the grain, occurring chiefly inHonduras…
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