This important wood has been known to commerce for over 400 years, at first for the medicinal properties attributed to its oil, later for its wood - unsurpassed for hardness, wear resistance and density. The wood, at one time, was used extensively for bowling balls. It is now used for friction and pulley blocks, skids, furniture casters and turnery. It is indispensable to the shipbuilding trade for lining out-board bearings. Sold by the pound at about five dollars.

Location: 240-3 (explanation)