I believe James-l correctly identified the issues,"each tree provides wood that can be 'identified' only when it is opened up". The grafting/hybriadization/"bastogne" of the walnut trees has really confused the issue. Personally I ask my supplier for what I want, "English looking", "Claro light and wavy", "feather crotch", "fiddleback", etc. I further identify the project so as the influence the selection of density and grain. The supplier is in the wood business as a specialist, I pay him for his knowledge and he reciprocates by sending me what I want. Best, Dr. Bill
