266 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Jan. 



First, that a sum of $1,000 be appropriated for the purchase 

 ana distribution of seedling trees, or tree seeds, to be given under 

 their direction to owners of land, who will agree to plant or sow, 

 and care for them under the direction of, and at all times hold 

 them in readiness for inspection by, this Board. 



Second, that the sum of $2,000 be appropriated to secure a 

 general inspection of the character of the woodlands, and poor, 

 unused lands of the State, by a competent person, who shall be 

 thoroughly familiar with the best management of woodlands in the 

 older countries of Europe, and report to this Board his opinion as 

 to the best methods of caring for such woodlands and poor, unused 

 lands, as early as possible. 



FRANCIS H. APPLETON, 



For the Committee. 



