Abstract: A method of selecting bulk wood units for chemical pulping in alkaline conditions which consists of establishing a reference scale by selecting a test sample, measuring the acoustic velocity through each sample units, selecting acoustic velocity bands from the sample results, processing the sample units using known chemical pulping processes, measuring the percentage pulp yield, and then using the measured pulp yields and acoustic velocities to produce a reference scale; measuring the acoustic velocity through each of the units, comparing the velocity measurement for each unit against the reference scale, and then dividing the tested units into subgroups according to the predicted yield in chemical pulping.

Abstract: In a carton of the type wherein a supplemental reinforcing panel is disposed within the carton immediately rearwardly of the front panel, with the supplemental reinforcing panel being hingedly connected to a first bottom dust flap which is hinged to one of the carton side panels, and a second bottom dust flap is hinged to the other of the carton side panels, locking shoulders are provided on the bottom dust panels for engagement with locking slots on the carton bottom panel, thereby providing a double lock for the bottom panel to create a stronger box closure.