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from the time of planting to the commencement of the first 

 thinning, in so far as such information is in the possession of 

 the Reporter. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November in any year. 



4. PLANTING ON EXPOSED OR ON BARREN TRACTS. 



For an approved Eeport on successful planting within the in- 

 fluence of the sea, or on exposed sterile tracts, founded on obser- 

 vation of the habits and appearance of the different sort of trees 

 considered best suited for such situations — The Gold Medal, or 

 Ten Sovereigns. 



The plantations reported on must not be less than ten years old. 



Information is particularly desired regarding the species and 

 varieties of trees calculated for growing in situations unfavour- 

 able to most of those generally cultivated, as bleak heaths, sandy 

 links, unsheltered maritime situations, and high northern ex- 

 posures. 



The Reporter must specify the extent of planting and mode of 

 drainage and fencing — the nature of the soil and subsoil — the 

 elevation and exposure of the locality — its distance from the 

 sea; and, if in his power, he should notice the geological features 

 of the district. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November in any year. 

 5. CORSICAN FIR. 



For an approved Report on the value, for economical purposes, 

 of the Corsican Fir, and on its adaptation to different soils and 

 situations — The Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. 



The Reporter's observations must go beyond the limited knowledge 

 of this tree as hitherto grown in Britain, and must embrace its 

 nature, uses, and adaptations in those countries of which it is a 

 native. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November in any year. 



6. POPLAR. 



For an approved Report on the varieties of Poplar best suited 

 to the climate of Scotland — The Medium Gold Medal, or Five 

 Sovereigns. 



In consequence of the failure of the larch, poplar is coming into 

 more general use, and the demand for nursery plants has greatly 

 advanced. 



Information is desired as to the varieties of Poplar best suited for 

 different soils and exposures, and also as to its durability, fitness 

 for different industrial purposes, and the quantity of available 

 timber which each variety should yield over a given number of 

 years. 



The mode of treatment in respect to preparation of the soil, plant- 

 ing, drainage, shelter, thinning, &c, should be stated. 



Reports to be lodged by 1st November, 1866. 



