BIRCH

an exceedingly er ae i indigenous to all pare of nort) temupereta SD. and is found nearer to th N Pole than almoat any other tree though in a dwarfed condition. It timber, which is Jight in colour and of tough texture, is applied to a variety oc purposes, e.c., coach builders use it fo the bodies of carriages. Tho bark is use for tanning and for preserving fishing-nete te ith {, It ts to-the birch bark used ia tansing y| that Ru ia leather owes its poouliar ~ | scent, oe Ee ee » | American Indians, and in the of 2 amt oe TT: huts and houses are con- J of it. ee. | thesap, and the twigs are into besoms. > [s. 71]