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Kates of larches in several localities (T)r. "Walker). 



Largest of the first two larches planted in Scotland, 

 Dunkeld, 1727 ; four years added to this date for growth 

 in a greenhouse to 4 feet. 



Monzie larch, supposing it to be the same age. 



1731 to 1892, . I 161 I 193 i 1-20 at 5 feet. | Mr. Geo. Morgan. 



Four young larches at Dalswinton, Dumfries, planted 

 when 3 feet high, spring 1884, in ground "stubbed" for 

 removal of roots, thus trenched 3 or 4 feet deep. One 

 year allowed for growth to 5 feet (D. Christison, April 

 1893). Also four old ones at the same place, not thriving 

 latterly (Sir E. Christison, various dates). 



