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a mixture of evergreens in clumps rather than a straight row of Spruce. 

 This would require more space, but would have a better appearance. In 

 such planting the trees should not be planted too near the building, as 

 they may become a nuisance when full grown. 



Planting material may be of two kinds. Small seedlings from ten 

 to twelve inches in height, costing about eight dollars per thousand, or 

 transplants which mav be anywhere from ten inches to several feet in 





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height, costing fifteen dollars and upwards per thousand. If the pros- 

 pective planter does not feel like paying prices for large transplants it 

 may be of advantage to buy the small seedling or transplant and keep 

 it a year or so in the garden where it can be cutivated till readv for final 

 planting. Ten to twelve inch plants can be put in the garden in rows 

 twelve to eighteen inches apart and ten to twelve inches apart in the 

 row. Planting can be done as described in previous pages. 



Planting along Permanent Fences. 

 The question of securing fence posts at a reasonable rate and their 

 short life after being placed in the ground is a problem confronting the 

 agriculturist in Ontario. One solution of the problem may be found in 



