News and Notes 785 



breaking away from the main stem. Though there are some dead 

 and dying branches on the tree, yet its general heahh is good, and, 

 shovild no accident befall it, will live for many years to perpetuate 

 the memory of the great writer. It produced flowers abimdantly 

 in 1909. 



"On the opposite side of the gardens is a seedling from Bacon's 

 tree, which has far surpassed the parent both in size and beauty 

 of appearance. This noble specimen has a branch spread of 60 

 feet in diameter. From the main trunk, which is about 2 feet 

 across, three great limbs have been sent out, and altogether the 

 tree is in a healthy, thriving condition." 



We regret to state that Mr. H. R. MacMillan, who was re- 

 sponsible for the excellent organization of the British Columbia 

 Forest Branch, has resigned to accept the position as Assistant 

 Manager of the Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company, 

 at Chemainus, B. C, one of the largest lumber concerns on the 

 Pacific Coast. The provincial government and the cause of 

 forestry are losers, although we dare say Mr. MacMillan will not 

 forget his forestry training and will eventually be again a power 

 for good. 



We record that the old, and favorably known, firm of Thomas 

 Meehan and Son, nurserymen, have discontinued the seed busi- 

 ness which department has been taken over by Thomas J. Lane, 

 of Dresher, Pennsylvania, who in his first fall price list promises 

 to continue "the same honorable policies of my past employers." 



We note that White pine seed at $L50 is now cheaper than 

 Scotch pine ($1.75), but that Red pine is still quoted at $6.25. 



The following announcement by Secretary H. A. Reynolds, of 

 the Massachusetts Forestry Association, whose headquarters are 

 at 4 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts, may be of interest to our 

 readers : 



Owing to lack of space in our offices, it has become necessary to 

 dispose of scores of duplicate bulletins, booklets, etc., on prac- 

 tically every subject relating to trees and forestry. Some of 

 these are valuable and we should be glad to have you call and look 

 them over, or write for bulletins on any particular subject. They 

 are yours for the taking. We shall hold them 30 days for you, 

 after which time they will be disposed of. 



