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those of Messrs William Smith Sc Son at Burnside, and those of 

 Messrs Ben Reid & Co. at Pinewood. The whole day was 

 spent between the two places, which are both in the near 

 vicinity of Aberdeen, and much of interest was seen and 

 discussed both from an arboricultural and silvicultural point 

 of view, and by both firms the company was hospitably 

 entertained. 



The Library recently installed for the Branch is now in full 

 working order, and although it is not extensive most of the 

 volumes are the most recent publications on the subject. The 

 Committee would impress upon members the desirability of a 

 more extensive use of the Library in the future. 



The Committee have again to record their thanks to Professor 

 Trail, and the University Authorities, for being allowed the use 

 of the Botanical class-room for the meetings of the Branch. 



Alex. F. Irvine, 



President 



George D. Massie, 



Hoiwra7-y Secretary. 

 Aberdeen, December 1912. 



