30 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1880. 



2. On Plautatious of not less than eight years' standing, 

 formed on deep peat bog — The ]\Iedium Gold Medal, or Five 

 Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st N^ovember 1880. 



The premimn is strictly applicable to deep peat or flow moss ; tlie con- 

 dition of the moss pre"\dons to planting, as well as at the date of the 

 Eeport, shoid.d, if possible, be stated. 



The Report must describe the mode and extent of the drainage, and the 

 effect it has had ia subsiding the moss — the trenching, level ling, or 

 other preliminary operations that may have been performed on the 

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

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

 Avith plantations of a similar age and description gTown 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 Medal, or Five Sovereigns. 

 To be lodged by 1st November in any year. 



The Report shordd 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 plantations, wdiich 

 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 Finus Insignis 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 1880. 



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 1880. 



6. On the old and remarkable Beeches {Feigns Sylvatica) in 

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

 by 1st November 1880. 



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

 culars of their history must be given. Photographs and drawings 

 are desirable. 



7. On the old and remarkable Oaks {Quercus Fcdunculata) in 

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

 by 1st November 1880. 



Details of their growth, measui-ements, and condition, and any parti- 

 culars of their history, must be given. Photographs and drawings 

 are desirable. 



