lo Xov., 191 1.] Yictorian Tree Plantnig Compctii'n 



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encouraged in this State witli gcod results. I am pleased to state that 

 the Government of Victoria has now accepted the suggestion. The details 

 cf a competitive scheme have been carefully worked out by a committee 

 appointed for the purpose, and consisting of the horticultural represen- 

 tatives of the Australasian (Mr. Joseph Harris), Leader (Mr. D. M. 

 Dow), Weekly Times (Mr. J Callander), with the Conservator of Forests 

 (Ml. H. r<. Macka\), the Director cf the Botanical (lardens (Mr. J. 

 Cronin). and the Surveyor-General. 



The Committee submits the scheme with the hoi}e that it will ch.im 

 the attention cf a very large number of cur farm.ers and induce a keen 

 competition, the beneficial results of which will be in striking evidence 

 in years to come. If the young people on our farm lands can be en- 

 couraged to devote their time and energies to this good work, thev will 

 derive from :t a great amount of satisfaction and i)leasure. and find in it 

 a most healthy and eniovable recreation. 



A < ' ,1 , I, I ; \i'\i IIOIVIK WKLl. SCRKKNliU KV VOUiXG TREES. 



Ill llic [allowing memorandum the lull particulars are set forth. 

 iUid two lists ol trees apiJcnded. The se\en divisions have been so 

 arranged in order to permit, as far as possible, of competitors meeting 

 on fairly e(jual terms as regards climatir cond'tions It is advised that 



competitors should give their atteiuion to the smaller list (^{ trees (No. i) 

 at first ; and. as (:])poriunitv occurs, make use of the larger and more 

 varied one (.Xo. 1). 



forms of entry ;iiid ;ill p:irl iculars may i)e obtaineil, either by ]iers<:n:d 

 or written application, at the Ir,(|U!rv Branch, Crowu Lands Department, 

 .\relbnurne. and ;it :m\ of the distriei hmd olfices within the Slate. 



COMPETITION CONDITIONS. 



'I'h(> State Governinenl. in order to eiiroui;ige tree |)lanting in cin- 

 nexion wilh l.ind settlement, has decided lo < Her prizes lor competition, 

 under the lollowing conditions: 



The .St.lle is ti: be (li\ii|ed into Se\en di\isionS— 

 I. Malice (<iiinlr\. 



i. Dry norlluTii countrv (witliout irri},';ition). 

 5. Soiitlicrn (Duntrv (coastal, plain, ami ii|)laii<l). 



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