PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IX 1867. 461 



In North-west America, the fibrous parts of the roots of some 

 Coniferous trees are extensively employed for purposes similar 

 to those to which willows are applied in this country, more par- 

 ticularly when the wood has been grown on soft, peaty soils. 

 The object of the premium is to elicit information regarding the 

 possibility of profitably extracting and economically applying 

 the vast quantities of roots left in the ground. 



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



9. LARCH FORESTS. 



For an approved Report on the formation, progress, present 

 condition, and prospects of extensive Larch Forests in Scotland, 

 with special reference to the best mode of preventing or curing 

 disease — Twenty Sovereigns. 



Eeports to be lodged by 1st November, 1867. 



10. TREES NOT LIABLE TO BE DESTROYED BY RABBITS. 



For an approved Eeport on Trees, the bark of which is found 

 least liable to be destroyed by Rabbits — The Gold Medal, or Ten 

 Sovereigns. 



Information is particularly requested in regard to Conifers in this 



respect. 

 Reports to be lodged by 1st November, 1867. 



