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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 Lime Trees in Scotland — The 

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

 1881. 



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

 particulars 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. 



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. Eeports to be lodged by 1st November 1881. 



Reports need not be confined to Scotland. Information 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 Is't November 1881. 



10. 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 1881. 



In many districts large branches and tops of trees are burned up, which 

 in England, and much more on the Continent, are sold at a profit. 

 The Report should state the system pursued, and contain practical 

 suggestions for utilising fragments now destroyed. 



11. On the more extended cultivation in Scotland of Charcoal- 

 producing Plants, for gunpowder or commercial purposes — The 

 Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. To be lodged by 1st 

 November 1881. 



Reference to be made to suitable varieties of plants not generally grown 

 in this country for that purpose, such as Rhamnus Frangula, prices 

 reahsable, and suggestions for their more general introduction, treat- 

 ment, &c. 



12. On the Woods, Forests, and Forestry in the county of 

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

 1st November 1881. 



