The cutting of all deciduous hedges, thorn, privet, beech, hornbeam, 

 &c., should be finished without delay, if not already done, so as not to 

 interfere with or check the growth of young shoots which nourish 

 the plants and form such a charming and interesting sight during 

 the spring months. 



The trimming of box, holly, and other evergreen hedges should now 

 be proceeded with, as any frost that may occur after this is not likely 

 to whiten the cut leaves. 



Oak peeling will be commenced all over the country this month, 

 and no time should be lost in finding out when the trees are ready for 

 stripping. It often happens that some trees are earlier than others, but 

 it is better to wait until the trees as a whole are ready, rather than 

 waste time in wandering from place to place. 



The forester should walk over the ground and find out the most 

 suitable places for drying. The drying stands or stools should be 

 constructed not only to throw the rain off, but also be arranged so 

 as to have the ends of the bark facing the prevailing wind, thereby 

 insuring a current of air through the mass. The drying process 

 is very much accelerated by keeping the heavy bark by itself, 

 either on a stool, or standing endwise on the ground in clumps of a 

 dozen pieces, all leaning to the centre. The bark mallets and chisels 

 should be all carefully numbered, so that when they are given out 

 the numbers may be entered in a book kept for the purpose, against 

 the name of the person using them, who is held responsible for them. 

 Unless this precaution is taken there will be numberless losses and 

 consequent delay of the work. 



It is of the utmost importance that the forester should arrange his 

 force to the best advantage, as the time is precious, and the most 

 should be made of it ; the best way of accomplishing this is to adjust 

 the various parties in such a manner, that when they are told off to 

 their respective duties they can do their work expeditiously and 

 without interfering with each other. In all probability this will be 

 the chief business of the month, and we would invite a discussion in 

 these columns as to the best method of peeling oak, whether by day's 



