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VIII. For the best and approved collection of prepared sections 

 of different kinds of Wood grown in the county in which the com- 

 petitor resides. (A Medal.) 



Each section must have a label attached, bearing the name of the 

 wood and the estate and county where grown. The Prize collection 

 to become the property of the Society. The successful competitors 

 for woods in 1872 cannot compete. 



IX. For the best and approved series of Geological Specimens 

 illustrating the different rocks and formations on which Forest Trees 

 and Shrubs grow in the county in which the competitor resides. 

 The specimens to be accompanied by a Eeport. (A Medal.) 



The successful collection to be the property of the Society. Bute- 

 shire, having already been reported on, is excluded. 



X. For the best and approved Eeport on the distances apart at 

 which Forest Trees, of different species, should be planted in differ- 

 ent soils, altitudes, and situations. (.4 Medal.) 



XI. For an approved Eeport on the Plantations of which the 

 competitor is Forester. [Three Medals.) One to be awarded fcr 

 the best Eeport from each of the countries — England, Scotland, and 

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

 tively. Eeporters must state the extent of plantations under their 

 charge, the kind of timber grown, soil, situation, management, 

 age, &c. 



The counties already reported on are excluded. 



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

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



Special reference to be made to any appliances or modes of cul- 

 ture and treatment not generally adopted in this country, but 

 followed in such arboricultural schools as those of Xancy and 

 Hanover, and elsewhere abroad. Foreigners are specially invited to 

 compete. 



XIII. 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.) 



XIV. 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. (A Medal.) 



XV. 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.) 



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

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

 species or varieties, capable of germination and of thriving in tliis 

 country. (A Medal.) 



To be awarded when fifty of any sort, or fifty plants in all, have 

 been successfully raised. These plants to be the property of the 



