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in Japan under the title Die Abietineen des japanischen Retches. 

 The beautiful illustrations in this book were drawn from nature 

 by the author, and the stones or their lithographic reproduction 

 were prepared by him, as at that time it was difficult to get such 

 work done in Japan. After spending over three years in Japan 

 he returned to Bavaria, and on the homeward journey several 

 months were spent in visiting China and Ceylon. The third 

 visit to Asia and America was begun in December of 1902 when, 

 on account of his extensive experience and knowledge, Mayr 

 was chosen to accompany Prince and Princess Rupprecht and 

 Prince Georg of Bavaria on a tour round the world. 



In his various travels Mayr was the first European forester of 

 scientific training to penetrate into many of the more remote 

 and inaccessible forest regions of the world. His last, and 

 probably most important, book entitled Fremdldndlische Wald- 

 und Parkbaiime filr Europa is truly a monumental work, 

 embodying as it does the results of his wide travels and his 

 conclusions, based on first-hand observations and years of hard 

 and patient study, as regards the suitability of exotic species for 

 our parks and forests. 



In 1894, the Bavarian Government placed an area of 100 

 acres, near Grafrath, at his disposal, in order that he might 

 experimentally test the value of exotic species when grown under 

 forest conditions in Europe. Many of his experiments had 

 already been started at Grafrath, twenty-five years earlier, when 

 he was assistant to Professor Robert Hartig. The use and interest 

 of such experiments, and their educative value, is well known to 

 the members of the Society who, two years ago, visited this area. 

 The late Professor was also in charge of the department 

 concerned with the introduction and cultivation of exotic species 

 in the Bavarian State forests. 



It is impossible to estimate the loss to science and especially to 

 forestry caused by the early death of Professor Mayr, who was so 

 suddenly struck down while still in his prime. His loss will be 

 deeply regretted, and his memory held in the highest esteem, 

 by his numerous colleagues, pupils and friends, and especially 

 by those members of the Royal Scottish Arboricultural Society 

 who had the pleasure of knowing his kindly disposition and 

 of appreciating his charming personality. 



A. W. B. 



