BALM OF GILEAD - COMMERCIAL WOOD Balm of Gilead (Populus balsamifera) is also a true poplar; and the wood is much like that of its relatives with respect to weight, strength, and uses. The supply is not large, since the tree occurs but infrequently in the Northern States.
Balm of Gilead is used chiefly in the manufacture of boxes and crates, but also has a place in the making of the following articles : Berry buckets Grape baskets Built-up panels Handles Card-table tops Hat racks Ceiling Novelties Druggist barrels Pails Egg-cases Spindles Excelsior Tubs Furniture shelving Wood wool