Alder: Poor in heat and does not last,
Apple: Splendid. It bums slowly and steadily when dry, with little flame, but good heat. The scent is pleasing.
Ash: Best burning wood; has both flame and heat, and will bum when green, though naturally not as well as when dry.
Beech: A rival to ash, though not a close one, and only fair when green. If it has a fault, it is apt to shoot embers a long way.
Birch: The heat is good but it burns quickly. The smell is pleasant.
Blackthorn Quite one of the best woods. Burns slowly, with good heat and little smoke.
Cedar: Good when dry. Full of crackle and