1884] 'HEATH'S FEliN POBTFOLIO: 290 



Indeed, if the exigencies of the pLace will admit it being done, none 

 but the young spray should be left uncut. Ecpair all ([uick-set 

 fences with new plants, and dig along both sides of late-formed 

 fences. 



All plantation fences should be thoroughly repaired, as the young 

 trees are frequently sadly injured by the inroads of stock during the 

 spring months, in quest of a fresh bite, which is always to be found in 

 similar enclosures. 



D. Sym Scott. 



BaUinaco n rte, Tippe vary. 



WALES. 



Up to the present time we have been favoured with extremely mild 

 and open weather, which has been most favourable for planting opera- 

 tions. Under the circumstances planting will, in most cases, have 

 been well advanced : ■<vhero not already finished, continue as last 

 month during favourable weather. Also continue the planting of 

 hedges in well-prepared ground, and protect from stock and ground 

 game as circumstances require. 



The cutting of underwood and the thinning of all hardwood 

 plantations should be finished as early as possible during the present 

 month ; continue the thinning of Fir plantations, and remove the 

 thinnings to the drives or sides of the plantations. Bind up faggots, 

 and prepare firewood as last month, carting home, or stacking the 

 same, as time and convenience permit. 



Clear out all open drains and ditches in newly thinned plantations. 

 Kemove and transplant young stuff in the nursery, filling up all 

 vacant ground that has been well manured and thoroughly cleaned. 



Lewis Bayne. 



Kiiimel Pad: 



Heath's Fern Portfolio. ^ — Considerable delay beyond the time anticipated 

 has occnrred iu the publication of Part I of this work ; but Messrs. Sampson 

 Low, Maraton & Co. announce that it is now i-eady. Part [ represents a frond 

 of the Royal Fern {Osmunda rerjaHs). The plate is 15^ l)y 1 Ig in., and is accom- 

 panied by a separate sheet of descriptive letterpress, plate and description 

 being contained in a large paper cover. The figure of Osmvnda regaiis is a 

 facsimile in form, colour, and venation of the original. The publishei-s 

 announce that from time to time the plates will be bound, and that they will 

 make the most handsome volumes of ferns ever published. 



