PREMIUMS OrFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1877. 29 



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

 effect it has had in subsidino; the moss — the trenching;, levelling;, 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 

 with plantations of a similar age and description grown 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 Eeport should 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, which 

 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 Ahies Mcnziesii, 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 1877. 



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 1877. 



6. On the growth and cultivation of Willows in Scotland with 

 a view to profit. — The Medium Gold Medal, or Five Sovereigns. 

 To be lodged by 1st November 1877. 



The different varieties recommended to be specially described. 



7. 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 1877. 



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 practiciil 

 suggestions for utilising fragments now destroyed. 



8. On the more extended cultivation in Scotland of charcoal- 

 ]^roducing Plants, for guii])0\vder or commercial ])urposes — The 

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

 November 1877. 



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

 in this country for that ])urpose, such as lihamnua Frangula, prices 

 realisable, and suggestions fur their more general introduction, treat- 

 ment, S:c. 



