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the foreign timber was classed as redwood and whitewood, there 

 was practically no difference between the two lots ; in individual 

 cases the home-grown timber appeared to be of better quality 

 than the foreign timber and vice versa. The various specimens 

 were placed side by side, and bore descriptive cards with 

 particulars for comparison. The following difference in prices 

 were shown : — 



Two large specimens of Douglas fir timber in the round added 

 greatly to the interest of this section. The specimen from 

 Argyllshire showed a greater height-growth and a greater volume 

 per acre for its age than the specimen from Perthshire. The 

 latter, however, was superior in quality, as it was cleaner and 

 showed slower growth than the former specimen. 



Section II. — Converted Material. The gates entered for 

 competition and exhibition in the various classes formed a large 

 and popular exhibit, as they demonstrated some very good 

 timber and excellent workmanship. The judging of this exhibit 

 presented some difficulty ; in the first place, because there were 

 several good gates with very little to choose between, and 

 secondly, because some of the gates had not been made strictly 



