The wood is used largely for cross-ties, fence posts, telegraph and
    telephone poles, and to a limited extent for lumber in general
    construction.

B. Woods without resin ducts.

1.  Hemlock.  The wood has a disagreeable, rancid odor, is splintery, not
    resinous, with decided contrast between early and late wood.  Color
    light brown with a slight tinge of red, the heart little if any
    darker than the sapwood.  Hemlock makes a rather poor lumber which is
    used for general construction, also for cross-ties, and pulp.

2.  Balsam fir.  Usually odorless, not splintery, not resinous, with
    little contrast between early and late wood.  Color white or very
    light brown with a pinkish hue to the late wood.  Heartwood little if
    any darker than the sapwood.  Closely resembles spruce, from which it
    can be distinguished by its absence of resin ducts.

    The wood is used for paper pulp in mixture with spruce.  Also for
    general construction to some extent.

3.  Cypress.  Odorless except in dark-colored specimens which are somewhat
    rancid.  Smooth surface of sound wood looks and feels greasy or waxy. 
    Moderate contrast between early and late wood.  Color varies from
    straw color to dark brown, often with reddish and greenish tinge. 
    Heartwood more deeply colored than the sapwood but without distinct
    boundary line.

    Wood used in general construction, especially in places where
    durability is required; also for shingles, cooperage, posts, and
    poles.

4.  Red Cedar.  Has a distinct aromatic odor.  Wood uniform-textured; late
    wood usually very thin, inconspicuous.  Color deep reddish brown or
    purple, becoming dull upon exposure; numerous minute red dots often
    visible under lens.  Sapwood white.  Red cedar can be distinguished
    from all the other conifers mentioned by the deep color of the wood
    and the very distinct aromatic odor.

    Wood largely used for pencils; also for chests and cabinets, posts,
    and poles.  It is very durable in contact with the ground.

    Western red cedar is lighter, softer, less deeply colored and less
    fragrant than the common Eastern cedar.  It grows along the Pacific
    Coast and is extensively used for shingles throughout the country.

5.  Redwood.  Wood odorless and tasteless, uniform-textured, light and
    weak, rather coarse and harsh.  Color light cherry.  Close inspection
    under lens of a small split surface will reveal many little resin
    masses that appear as rows of black or amber beads which are
    characteristic of this wood.

    Redwood is confined to portions of the Pacific Coast.  It is used for
    house construction, interior finish, tanks and flumes, shingles,
    posts, and boxes.  It is very durable.