678 A GLIMPSE OF THE UUTIIIE PAP.K, ABERDEEN. [Mar. 



planting of mountains and hills, etc. But this suggests the query, 

 whether it is ever either profitable or desirable to plant in such 

 rough and ready methods when labour is so plentiful and cheap, 

 and while experience proves that nothing witliin the domain of 

 forestry pays so well as thorough preparation before planting, and 

 skilful surface culture afterwards. D. T. Fish. 



A GLIMPSE OF THE DUTHIE PARK, ABERDEEN. 



THE Granite City is perhaps more favoured than most other cities 

 in the United Kingdom in its public parks and recreation 

 grounds. The splendid expanse of the Links and Broad Hill on the 

 east of the city, lying between it and the German Ocean, is hardly 

 surpassed in its capabilities anywhere for a place of recreation for 

 old or young — especially the latter in their games of cricket, foot- 

 ball, and other athletic sports. And the Victoria Park, on the north 

 side of the town, offers capital facilities for all conditions of people 

 in quest of healthful enjoyment. But the park of parks in Aber- 

 deen is unquestionably the Duthie Park, of which w-e give a " glimpse " 

 on the opposite page. 



This beautiful park owes much of its attractiveness to the lovely 

 natural surroundings in wdiich it is placed, more especially to the 

 fact that the clear winding Dee washes and adorns its southern 

 border, as is shown in the "glimpse" given. The steep, picturesquely 

 wooded bank of the river on the Kincardineshire side contributes 

 greatly to the charm of the scene, particularly from the interior of 

 the park. The park was presented to the city, after being laid out 

 and planted at her own expense, by Miss Duthie of Euthrieston 

 near Aberdeen, as a memorial of her uncle Mr. Walter Duthie and 

 her brotlier Mr. Alexander Duthie — sons of the city of wdiom it is 

 justly proud — whose memory could hardly have been commemorated 

 by a more beautiful and enduring memorial, and which is at the 

 same time a high benefaction to the citizens. It contains 44 acres, 

 and was laid out in excellent taste and harmony with its surround- 

 ings by Mr. M'Kelvie, of Dundee. The space is admirably designed 

 for the purposes of a public park, there being ample freedom pro- 

 vided for athletic sports and exercises, a beautiful piece of water, 

 flower gardening in various styles, and — the crowning glory of all 

 parks worthy of the name — there is a goodly sprinkling of old trees, 

 which enhances and lends effect and finish to the other beautiful 

 features, and affords shady sylvan nooks rarely found in city parks 

 of modern construction. 



The park was opened on the 2 7tli September 1883, by H.E.H. 

 the Princess Beatrice, and the event was celebrated with the utmost 

 enthusiasm by the inhabitants. 



