In the first part (Jan., 1976 issue) the composition of deciduous woods and their microscopic features are discussed. Here the microanatomical structures of the following 20 types of wood are described: Oak, sweet chestnut, elm, ash, walnut, sweet cherry, plum-tree, sycamore, black adler, boxwood, spindle-tree, beech, sweet bay, olive-tree, pear-tree, apple-tree, rowan-tree, aspen, white willow, and lime. These descriptions are complemented by photomicrographs. There is also a survey of features and a key to facilitate identification. -- AATA