On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 18:59:37 -0800, "Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott"
et wrote:

I have a little project upcoming that will want some nice stained wood
bits. I don't need to match any existing wood bits, just need to get a
dark, rich-looking, slightly reddish finish on a few drawer faces. My
local HD stocks poplar and maple. Poplar is less-expensive.

Poplar is considered a "secondary" wood and typically used for
interior furniture pieces where the wood is not obvious. HD is the
wrong place to buy hardwoods. If you want a reddish appearance,
consider hard maple, cherry or red oak For a few more dollars
mahogany has a beautiful rich red color.