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Cuass [J.—For Assistant FORESTERS ONLY. 
J. 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 Management of a Home Nursery. (A Medal.) 
III. For an approved Essay on the best size of Plants, and 
Method of Planting, to produce the best results in different Soils 
and Situations, (A Medal.) 
IV. For an approved Essay on the best methods of Forming 
and Maintaining Fences. (A Medal.) 
The writer to give details of the rearing and management of Live and 
Dead Fences, with the cost, and the comparative value of each, 
taking into consideration economy, efficiency, and durability. 
V. For an approved Essay on the Peeling and Harvesting 
of different kinds of British Bark used in Tanning. (A Medal.) 
VI. For an approved Essay on the best method of protecting 
Trees from injury by Ground Game. (A Medal.) 
VII. For an approved Essay on Pruning of Forest Trees. 
(A Medal.) 
VIII. For an approved Essay or Report on any other subject 
connected with Arboriculture. (A Medal.) 
IX. 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 are desirous to encourage their efforts. 
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