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The letter press of the Flora Sylvatica as now issued is only initiatory, and it is hoped that Forest Officers 

 throughout India will furnish the author with all information procurable about the different trees of their districts. 



The following are the main heads under which the history of each tree might be treated. 



1. Geographical distribution, influence of soil, aspect, elevation, associates (other trees and bamboos, &c.) Its 

 worth as an avenue tree, or as a tree for ornament or shade. 



2. Mode of growth, size, age. 



3. Eate of growth. 



4. Bark. 



5. Time of flowering, ripening and shedding of seed. 



6. Germination. 



7. Reproduction from seed. 



8. ,, „ shoots. 



9. Diseases, insects and other enemies, death. 



10. The wood and full particulars of its character and uses. 



11. All the uses of the tree and its different parts. 



12. Vernacular names in different provinces. 



The plates and descriptions will make the identification of each tree an easy matter and will supply a want 

 long felt by many in the Forest Department. The letter press only will be reprinted when the plates are finished and 

 further information has been elicited. 



Dried flowering and fruiting specimens of rare or little known forest trees will be thankfully received 

 by the author. 



