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XVII. For an instrument or method for expeditiously obtain- 
ing the diameter of trees at a given height, or for any other useful 
invention or marked improvement on any of the implements 
used in Forestry. Models or implements to be accompanied by 
areport, (A Medal.) 
Crass II.—For AssistANt FORESTERS ONLY. 
I. For an approved Essay on the Rearing of Natural and 
Artificial Undercover for Game, and the best methods of encourag- 
ing and regulating their growth. (A Medal.) 
II. For an approved Report, based on personal observation, 
on the Propagation of Forest Trees and Shrubs, (4 Medal.) 
III. For an approved Report, based on personal observation, 
on any disease affecting Trees, or injuries caused to Trees, by 
insects or animals, (A Medal.) 
IV. For an approved Essay on the Peeling and Harvesting 
of different kinds of British Bark used in Tanning. (A Medal.) 
V. For an approved Essay on the best method of protecting 
Trees from injury by Ground Game. (A Medal.) 
VI. For an approved Essay on Pruning of Forest Trees. 
(A Medal.) 
VII. For an approved Essay or Report on any other subject 
connected with Arboriculture. (4A Medal.) 
VIII. For the best and approved Model in Rustic, or 
Ornamental Woodwork, of any subject designed and executed 
by the competitor, Model not to exceed six feet in length. 
(A Medal.) 
The Council invite the attention of young Foresters to the fore- 
going subjects, as they wish to encourage their literary efforts, 
ROBERT GALLOWAY, 
Secretary. 
5 St ANDREW SQUARE, 
EDINBURGH, 
