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2. Eates from Girth INIeasurement in Trees of 

 UNKNOWN Age. 



(a) From Mr. Hutchison's Table. 



(b) Beech at Dalswinton, Dumfries, first measured by 

 Mr. Leny and Sir R Christison in 1857. Although its 

 rate has decreased, the tree is now (April 1893) in 

 splendid condition, and perfectly healthy. Girth at 6 feet, 

 lo feet Qh inches. 



(c) Young and middle-aged beeches at various localities, 

 at 5 feet up. 



((I) Plate of the great Newbattle beech for fifteen years 

 ending November 1892, at a marked line 6i feet above 



