66 The yoin-nal of Foi^estry. 



Each section must have a hibel attached, l)eai-ing tlio name of the wood, 

 the estate and county where grown. The Prize collecLon to become the 

 property of the Society. 



X. For the best and approved series of Geological Hpecimens illustrat- 

 ino- the different rocks and formations on which Forest Trees and Shrubs 

 grow in the county in which the competitor resides. The specimens to be 

 accompanied l^y a Report. {A Medal.) 



The successful collection to be the property of the Society. Buteshire, 

 having already been reported on, is excluded. 



XL For an approved Report on the Plantations of which the competitor 

 is Forester. (Three 31cdals.) One to be awarded for the best Report 

 from each of the countries — England, Scotland, and Ireland, — and com- 

 petition to be confined to each country respectively. Reporters must 

 state the extent of plantations uuder their charge, the kind of timber 

 grown, soil, situation, management, age, etc. This is a standiug subject. 



XII. For an approved Report on the Forests of the United States of 

 America. (A Medal) 



X.III For an approved Report on the Forests of India. (A Medal.) 



XIY. For an approved Report on the Forests of any of the British 

 Colonies. {A Medal.) 



XV. For an approved Report on the Management of Forests on the 

 Continent of Europe. {A Modal) 



Special reference to be made to any appliances or modes of culture and 

 treatment not generally adopted in this country, but followed in such 

 Arljoricultural schools as those of Nancy and Hanover, and elsewhere. 

 Foreigners are specially invited to compete. 



XV.l. For an approved Report on the Diseases most incidental to Forest 

 Trees, including those that aifect the roots as well as the bark, branches, 

 and foliage. {A Medal.) 



XVII. For an approved Essay on the Natural History of Adelgi'i laricis, 

 the Larch Bug. [A Medal) 



The Essay must include the injury done by the insect to larch, and 

 suggest remedies. 



XVIII. For an approved Report on the results obtained by expeiience 

 of Seedlings of Coniferte, being the produce of trees grown in Britain, as 

 compared with plants obtained from foreign-ripened seed. {A Jledal.) 



XIX. For an approved Essay on the Best ^Methods for Seasoning 

 Different Kinds of Timljer. (.4 Medal.) 



XX. For an approved Essay on the Best Methods of Rearing Timber 

 Trees in Deer Forests for shelter. (A Medal.) 



XXI. For the best and approved Model of a Rustic Arbour or Summer- 

 house, designed and executed by the Competitor. Model not to exceed 

 three feet in height. {A Medal.) 



XXII. To any Member of the Society who shall send to the Secretary 

 from abroad, cones or seeds of Forest Trees of new or rare species or 

 varieties, capable of germination, and of thriving in this country. {A 

 Medal.) 



To be awarded when fifty of any sort, or fifty plants in all, have been 

 successfully raised. These plants to be the property of the Society, and to 

 be balloted for amongst Members intimating their desire to have them. 

 The packages to be delivered free of cost to the Society at any British 

 port. 



XXIII. For an approved Essay or Report on any subject connected 

 with Arboriculture. \A Meelal.) 



XXIV. For any marked advantageous improvement on any of the 



