30 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1879. 



surfacft — the mode of planting — kinds, sizes, and numbers of trees 

 planted per acre — and their relative progress and value, as compared 

 •with plantations of a similar age and descrijjtion grown on other soils 

 in the vicinity. 



3. On the more extended introduction of hardy, useful, or 

 ornamental Trees, which have not hitherto been generally culti- 

 vated in Scotland — The Medium Gold JMedal, or Five Sovereigns. 

 To be lodged by 1st November in any year. 



The Report should specify as distinctly as possible the kind of trees 

 introduced. The adaptation of the trees for usefor ornament, and 

 their comparative progress should be mentioned. Attention is directed 

 to the introduction of any tree as a nurse in young plantations, which 

 by growing rapidly for several years, and attaining maturity when at 

 the height of 20 or 25 feet, might realise the advantage and avoid the 

 evils of thick planting. 



4. On the Abies Albert iana , and its value for planting in 

 Scotland, with detailed statistics of its progress in the country — 

 The Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 

 1st November 1879. 



5. On the varieties of Trees best adapted for planting as 

 shelter in the Islands of Scotland — The Medium Gold Medal, or 

 Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 1879. 



6. On the old and remarkable Sycamores (the Acer Pseudo- 

 Plataniis) in Scotland — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To 

 be lodged by 1st November 1879. 



Details of their growth, measurements, and condition, and any parti- 

 culars of their history must be given. Photograi^Ias and drawings 

 are desirable. 



7. On the old and remarkable Ashes {Fraxinus excelsior) in 

 Scotland — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged 

 by 1st November 1879. 



Details of their growth, measurements, and condition, and any particu- 

 lars of their history, must be given. Photographs and drawings are 

 desirable. 



8. On the deterioration in quality and durability of Kome- 

 Grown Timber at the present day, especially regarding Scotch 

 Fir, as compared with the timber of the old Scotch forests, and 

 suggestions for a remedy — The Medium Gold Medal, or Five 

 Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 1879. 



9. On the Cutting and Transport of Firewood (soft and hard 

 wood), with detailed statement of charges — The Medium Gold 

 Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st November 1879, 



