The domesfrc hardwood outlook

\/11/hile the April and October Southern Furniture Markets mirrored a complete return to genuine wood veneers and solids (in more species than ever before) the Spring buyers were cautious. It is a bit premature to determine the final opinions on the Fall Market results, but all indications point toward much heavier buying. They had to be better. as retailers'inventories were at low ebbs.

While this return to wood is of avalanche proportions, there have been instances where certain veneer specifications appeared unreal and impossible to fulfill. This does not indicate a shortage. On the contrary, it merely reflects the need for further education by us to the specifier, as God does not make trees to some of these specifications.

There are ample inventories of veneers in the grades which the trees grow and produce. The natural characteristics inherent of the species are not and should not be classified as defects. Rather, these "wood marks" reflect the beauty and warmth of real wood and become the badge of the genuine. The Rustics and Country looks are made just that much more resplendent with these grades and automatically justify use in the Colonial, Federal and Early American styles so

By Donald H. Gott Executive director

Fine Hardwood s-American Walnut Assn.

predominant now and during the Bi Centennial period. Much distressing in finishes could be eliminated: thereby, revealing the nafitral character marks instead of blots, dents, specks, etc. (Please turn to poge 42)

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