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shorter and did not show the toughness of fibre exhibited by 

 the European larch." 



I vouch for the accuracy and bona fides of these measurements. 



James Marshall, 



Mount Coniston. 



Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir at Mount Melville. 

 ( With Plate.) 



I am sending you two photographs (Plate XXII.), one of 

 Douglas fir and one of Sitka spruce growing on the estate of 

 Mount Melville, St Andrews. Planted in the spring of 1911 as 

 2-year i-year they were inserted by the notch system, and have, 

 I think, done remarkably well. Last year's growths have in 

 many instances reached 4^ feet, and not a few of the young 

 trees of both sorts are over to feet high. 



There are about 2 acres — adjoining — in each section, both of 

 which, as regards soil, situation, etc., are in exactly similar 

 conditions. The plantation is about 300 feet above sea-level, 

 on sloping ground facing south and south-east, and fairly well 

 sheltered. The soil for most part is rather shallow and rests 

 on boulder clay. Wm. Gilchrist. 



Timber Removing. 

 ( With Plate.) 



The removal of timber from awkward places in the forest and 

 policies is very often a difficult operation, and one which calls 

 for great care and consideration on the part of the forester or 

 timber merchant. The method of transport adopted, while 

 involving the smallest possible outlay, should be such that the 

 minimum amount of damage is likely to be done to the roads,, 

 walks and grass of the policies. 



The writer has had five years of forestry experience in England,, 

 and has during this time used with success a small trolley or 

 bogey. The trolley consists of two low, broad wheels upon 

 which rests a bolster with a pole attached. When the trolley is 

 loaded, the root end of the tree to be removed rests on the 

 bolster, while the small end trails lightly on the ground behind. 



