Note 22 — PART II. BRITISH FOREST TREES USED AS NAVAL TIMBER.

As we held this plan of forming larch knees, and of bending larch, of considerable importance, we some time ago presented it in manuscript, along with some other matter, to the Highland Society of Scotland. Tiring, however, of the delay of examination, perhaps unavoidable in their official departments, and from some improvements occurring to us during the delay, we requested it back. We now present it under this more convenient form to the Society, and hope they will find the examination or perusal of it printed, not quite so impracticable as when in manuscript. It will afford us pleasure to know that this useful Society approves, and that the members who have opportunity are setting about following our directions. We especially recommend to them to probe the roots of their growing larch, and to lay bare those fitted for knees.