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(3) A collection of cones and foliage of some of the trees on 

 the estates. 



(4) A collection of 167 varieties of tree seeds, which was 

 shown at the Edinburgh Exhibition ; and a design of sixty-three 

 different kinds of timber in longitudinal sections, named and 

 mounted in a frame. 



(5) Models of a water-gate to be erected across a river or broad 

 stream, as a fence for farm stock ; and of a self-acting rabbit-proof 

 water-gate for ditches or small streams, suitable for plantation 

 inclosures, etc. 



(6) As natural products, there are forty species of wood grasses 

 — almost a complete local collection — neatly mounted, with the 

 common and the scientific names, and the natural habitat. 



(7) As curiosities are shown natural ingrafting, excresences, 

 contorted roots, and several other specimens of minor im- 

 portance. 



Specimens are being continually added to the museum, and 

 every effort is being made to make the collection as complete, 

 attractive, and instructive as possible. 



A Reading Room and Library, — with writing materials for 

 note taking, - are combined with the Museum for the benefit of 

 workmen on the estate, and also for others interested from 

 neighbouring estates. The room is commodious, and lighted 

 by electricity, with the specimens neatly arranged. 



The library includes all the most modern books on Forestry, 

 Forest Botany, Cryptogamy, and Entomology, also sets of the 

 Transactions of the Royal Scottish, and Royal English Arbori- 

 cultural Societies, together with several useful weekly and 

 monthly periodicals. There are also provided model specifica- 

 tions of all ordinary descriptions of wood and iron fencing, and 

 dyke building, with the probable cost of erection ; and also of 

 field and plantation drains, road making, the conditions of sale 

 of timber, etc. 



It is the intention, from time to time, to have lectures on 

 forestry and kindred subjects delivered by experts. Meetings 

 are held weekly, and are largely taken advantage of by local 

 men interested in the subject. 



It is difficult to overestimate the benefits to be derived by 

 those taking full advantage of the opportunities thus provided 

 for them. Young foresters in particular, can hardly fail, with 

 application and daily practical experience, to acquire a degree 



