To the Earl of Mansfield, for his specimens illustrating the 

 Rate of Growth of Trees, with statement of Age and 

 Volume per acre; Hunting Wicket-Gate; and a collec- 

 tion of Tools used in Forestry Operations — a No. i 

 Silver Medal. 



To Alexander Murray. Forester, Murthly, for his collection 

 of the Seeds and Leaves of i8o varieties of Trees and 

 Shrubs — a No. 2 Silver Medal. 



To Messrs Dicksons & Co., Nurserymen, Edinburgh, for a 

 collection of Tools used in Forestry ; collection of 

 Cones ; and a collection of Timbers shown as hand 

 specimens — a No. 2 Silver Medal. 



To Adam Spiers, Timber Merchant, Edinburgh, for 

 specimens, in large size and exceptional quality, of 

 Oak, Sycamore, Larch, etc. — a No. 2 Silver Medal. 



The Judges have pleasure in reporting that on this occasion 

 the exhibits, both as regards quality and numbers, showed a 

 distinct advancement on most of the Exhibitions preceding it. 

 The quality of the timber in the various Competitions left little 

 to be desired, and the sawing and handling of the boards 

 showed that the Exhibitors had profited by the experience 

 gained at former Exhibitions. 



In Competition No. L the evenness in quality and size .of 

 the boards of Scots Pine, Larch, and Norway Spruce had not 

 been excelled at any previous Exhibition, and the Judges had 

 considerable difficulty in arriving at their decision. 



In Competition No. III. the Timber was of excellent 

 quality also, and if a weakness showed at all, it was in the 

 quality of the Ash — a slight tendency towards discoloration 

 being noticeable in all the specimens. 



In Competition No. XVII., although the Photographs of the 

 Forest Tramway and accompanying Report showed no new 

 invention or special improvement on existing appliances of the 

 kind, the Judges, in consideration of the wide applicability of 

 this method of haulage in large forest areas, the value of the 

 Photographs and of the Report, were unanimous in their 

 recommendation of a No. i Silver Medal. 



In the Classes for Field and Wicket-Gates there was a notable 

 increase in the number of entries, and both as regards design and 

 make up they were of a substantial and serviceable nature. As 

 there is always considerable diversity in the weight of mountings 

 and timbers used in construction, the Judges beg to recommend 

 that in future a detailed account should accompany each exhibit, 

 showing the weight and cost of iron mountings, and of the timber 

 forming the gate and the gateposts, so as to admit of a closer 

 comparison of the cost stated by Exhibitors. 



