The aboriginal Indians used the roots of the spruce trees as thread, twine and rope.
The cedar trees, which are landmarks in many of our northern states, yield light, soft, durable wood that is useful in making poles, fence posts, lead pencils and cedar chests.

The wood of the red cedar gives off a peculiar odor which is said to keep moths away from clothes stored in cedar chests, but it is the close construction of the chest which keeps them out.

These trees are becoming scarce in all parts of the country.

Cedars generally are small trees that grow slowly and live a long time.

The outside wood is white and the heartwood is red or yellow.