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

 ture and treatment not generally adopted in this country, but fol- 

 lowed in such Arboricultural schools as those of Nancy and Hanover 

 and elsewhere. Foreigners are specially invited to compete. 



XVII. For an approved Report on the Diseases most incidental 

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

 bark, branches, and foliage. (-4 Medal.) 



XVIII. For an approved Essay on the Natural History of 

 Adelgis laricis, the Larch Bug. (A Medal) 



The Essay must include the injury done by the insect to larch, 

 and suggest remedies. 



XIX. For an approved Report on the results obtained by 

 experience of Seedlings of Coniferae, being the produce of trees 

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

 ripened seed. (A Medal.) 



XX. For an approved Essay on the Best Methods for Seasoning 

 Different Kinds of Timber. (A Medal.) 



XXI. For an approved Essay on the Best Methods of Rearing 

 Timber Trees in Deer Forests for Shelter. (A Medal.) 



XXII. For the best and approved Model of a Rustic Arbour or 

 Summer-House, designed and executed by the Competitor. Model 

 not to exceed three feet in height. (A Medal.) 



XXIII. 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 of varieties, capable of germination, and of thriving in 

 this 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 

 Society, and to be balloted for amongst Members intimating their 

 desire to have them. The packages to be delivered free of cost to 

 the Society at any British port. 



XXIV. For an approved Essay or Report on any subject con- 

 nected with Ai-boriculture. (A Medal.) 



XXV. For any marked advantageous improvement on any of 

 the Implements used in Forestry. (Models or Implements to be 

 accompanied by a Report.) (A Medal.) 



For Conditions of Competition see Proceedings of Annual General 

 Meeting of 6th November 1877. 



