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specimens of the Dunkeld hybrid larch, were also interesting 

 to the silviculturist. There were several exhibits of tools and 

 implements used in nursery work. As illustrative of enemies 

 and diseases of trees were exhibits of witches-brooms, fascia- 

 tions, inclusions, self-graftings, and burrs. Of planks there 

 was a large collection both of native and exotic trees grown in 

 Scotland, including a transverse section of one of the parent 

 larches from Dunkeld, and old native pine from Rannoch and 

 Glenmore. Amongst manufactured articles were turnery, toys, 

 boxes and cases, tables, house fittings, chairs of yew, elm, and 

 oak, and carved pews and settees of oak. A screen inlaid on 

 one side with native, and on the other with Colonial woods 

 attracted a good deal of attention. The above are only a few 

 of the numerous and instructive exhibits brought together by 

 the Scottish Committee. 



From the Scottish Section a move was made to the Indian 

 exhibit, where the party was met by Mr Howard, who was very 

 kind in explaining the merits of numerous Indian timbers which 

 he had introduced, such as laurel wood, and numerous others 

 which make excellent panelling for rooms. 



The party returned at the usual time to headquarters, and 

 in the evening attended the Empire Forestry Dinner, of which 

 a special report will be found on p. 69. 



Windsor. 



By permission of His Majesty the King, the party was 

 privileged to visit Windsor Castle grounds, the gardens, and 

 parks, on Monday, 23rd June. Leaving London by motor 

 charabancs, and under ideal weather conditions, the journey 

 was made through an interesting and delightful country with 

 bountiful crops indicating on every hand the near approach 

 of harvest. 



Prominent along the road sides was the acacia tree gorgeously 

 arrayed in flower and foliage, while in the distance were many 

 woods of mixed hardwoods and the park trees so characteristic 

 of the "stately homes of Old England." 



Arriving at Windsor at 10.30 a.m., the party was met by 

 Messrs Collins and Bartlet, who acted as guides to the company 

 during the day, and were tireless in their endeavours to make 

 the outing a success. 



Passing round the north side of the Castle and Round Tower^ 



