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tlie best Report from each of the countries— England, Scotland, and 

 Ireland — and competition to he confined to each country respec- 

 tively. 



X. For an approved Eeport on the management of Forests in 

 Germany, France, and other places on the Continent. (A Medal.) 



XL For an approved Eeport on the different Ages at which the 

 various sorts of Timber Trees usually grown in Scotland may be 

 most profitably felled in different soils and situations. (A Medal.) 



XII. For an approved Eeport on the Diseases most incidental to 

 Forest Trees, including those that affect the roots as well as the 

 bark, branches, and foliage. (Limited to Assistant Foresters and 

 Working Woodmen.) 1st Prize, a Medal ; 2d Prize (offered by Mr 

 E. F. Brown), copy of " Brown's Forester." 



XIII. For an approved Eeport on the results obtained by expe- 

 rience of Seedlings of Conifera?, being the produce of trees grown 

 in Britain, as compared with plants obtained from foreign-ripened 

 seed. (A Medal) 



XIV. For an approved Eeport on the natural history of Beetles 

 and other insects which affect Coniferae — their modes of operation 

 upon the tree, and suggestions as to a remedy for their attack. (A 

 Medal.) 



XY. For an approved Eeport on the comparative advantages of 

 the different methods of Pruning. (^4 Medal.) 



XVI. For an approved Eeport on the different modes of profitably 

 disposing of Home-grown Timber. (A Medal.) 



XVII. To any Member of the Society who shall send to the 

 Secretary from abroad, cones or seeds of Forest Trees of new or rare 

 varieties capable of germination and of thriving in this country. (A 

 Medal) 



XVIII. For an approved Essay or Eeport on any other subject 

 connected with Arboriculture. (A Medal.) 



XIX. For any marked advantageous improvement on any of the 

 Implements used in Forestry. (Models or Implements to be accom- 

 panied by a Report.) (A Medal) 



For conditions of Competition, see Proceedings of Annual General 

 Meeting of 6th November 1872. 



All Essays, Reports, and Implements intended for Competition mud 

 be given in to the Secretary not later than 25th September 1873 

 — each bearing a motto, and being accompanied by a separate sealed 

 envelope bearing the same motto outside, and containing a card with 

 tlce motto, nana-, and address of the Competitor. 



