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any remainder judged by the eye of the measurer. 

 This also is entered in the book. 



The book should be ruled as follows : The first 

 column for numbers, the second for kind of tree, and 

 then successively for length, quarter girth, quantity, 

 value per foot, total value, and remarks. 



Some enter each tree, of whatever kind, in rotation ; 

 others keep separate pages for each kind. It is also 

 usual, and to be commended, to keep a separate 

 account of trees of 27 cubic feet and upwards, as these 

 possess a higher value. 



Trees under timber measurement are entered as 

 saplings, or " tellers," and are usually valued to is.; 

 below this they are usually allowed to pass. The 

 value of these "tellers" will range from is. to 33. each, 

 according to girth. It is usual in contracts of sale to 

 specify the standard below which no payment will be 

 exacted. 



It may be useful here to state that these young trees 

 are the future timber and do not pass as underwood. 



Young trees allowed to grow from stools are still 

 underwood until they attain timber size ; therefore 

 special provision must be made if they are to pass as 

 saplings. 



The total quantities may be worked out after the 

 work is completed, or by experienced men during the 

 valuation. We have known auctioneers enter the 

 quantity in the book as fast as the figures are called 

 out by their assistants, but this is arrived at only by 

 long practice. It may be useful, however, to the 

 beginner if we draw his attention to the following 

 facts : 



