PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1882. 29 



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

 introduced. The adaptation of the trees for use or ornament, and 

 their comparative progress should be mentioned. Attention is 

 directed to the introduction of any tree as a nurse in young planta- 

 tions, which by growing rapidly for several years, and attaining 

 maturity when at the height of 20 or 25 feet, might realise the advan- 

 tage and avoid the evils of thick planting. 



4. On the Picea Pectinata (Silver Fir) — The Medium Gold 

 Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st ISTovember 1882. 



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 1882. 



6. On the old and remarkable Walnut Trees in Scotland — 

 The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1883. 



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

 lars of their history, must be given. The measurements to be taken 

 by the Reporter himself, and at 5 feet from the ground, if possible. 

 Photographs and drawings are desirable, 



7. On the old and remarkable Horse Chestnut Trees in Scot- 

 land — The Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1883. 



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

 particulars of their history, must l)e given. The measurements to 

 be taken by the Reporter himself, and at 5 feet from the ground, if 

 possible. Photographs and drawings are desirable. 



8. On the most suitable varieties of Trees, adapted to various 

 soils and altitudes, to be left as standards in cutting down plan- 

 tations, with a view to the encouragement of a healthy under- 

 growth of herbage and grasses for the purpose of grazing cattle 

 and sheep, with a list of those grasses and forage plants best 

 adapted for growth in the locality under such conditions — Ten 

 Sovereigns. Reports to be lodged by 1st November 1882. 



Reports need not be confined to Scotland. Infonnation is desired from 

 such countries as India. 



9. On the deterioration in quality and durability of Home- 

 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 1882. 



10. On tlie cutting and transport of Firewood (soft and liard 

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

 Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged l)y 1st November 1882. 



