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II. On the Best Method of Rearing Plantations with the 
view of obtaining Timber of a Clean Growth, Fine 
Quality, and High Commercial Value. (Motto 
“‘Exogenous.”) By ALex. Murray, Forester, Murthly, 
Perthshire. 
A fair descriptive essay. Award, No. 2 Sitver MEDAL. 
III. On the Best Method of Rearing Plantations with the view 
of obtaining Timber of a Clean Growth, Fine Quality, 
and High Commercial Value. (Motto, “ Red Deal.”) 
By A. C. Forzes, Bowood, Calne, Wiltshire. 
A fair essay, judiciously treated. Award, No. 1 SILverR 
MEDAL. 
IV. Some Notes on the Physiology of Timber, Trees, and Shrubs, 
as shown by the Microscope. (Motto, “Liber.”) By 
D. F. Mackenziz, Factor, Mortonhall, Midlothian. 
A valuable collection of Plates, reflecting considerable credit 
on the author. Award, Gotp MEDAL, 
Cuass II. 
I. On the Best Size of Plants and Method of Planting to Produce 
the Best Results. (Motto, “Treeplanter.”) By James 
Ropeer, Assistant Forester, New Scone, Perthshire. 
A well-written paper, of some merit. Award, No. 2 Sitver 
MEDAL. 
II. On Peeling and Harvesting of Different Kinds of British 
Barks used in Tanning. (Motto, “Rob Roy.”) By 
WiuiAmM Forean, Assistant Forester, Rose Cottage, 
New Scone, Perthshire. 
Award, Bronze MEDAL, to encourage a beginner. 
Mr D. F. Mackenziz intimated that he desired the Society to 
accept the Cabinet of Photo-Micrographic Slides illustrative of 
Plant Physiology which accompanied his essay. The Chairman, on 
behalf of the Society, warmly thanked Mr Mackenzie for his gift. 
