79- ^J^f^<-" Journal of Forestry. 



Black Italian Poplak. — Can you or any of your correspondents say 

 if the tree known by the name of " Black Italian Poplar " is a native of 

 Britain ? If not, when it was introduced, and who introduced it. — G. K. D. 



[Black Italian Poplar is a native of North America. It was introduced 

 into Britain in 1772 by Dr. John Hope.— Ed. J. ¥.'] 



Barb Wire Fences.— I have had my attention called to the " Barb " 

 fence, and heard it stated that four wires of bristling barbs were equal 

 to six of the common wire. Not having had any personal experience with 

 the barbs, I am anxious to know all about them. Will any of your readers 

 who have tried them kindly state for general information if such fences 

 are adapted for sheep ? — D. S. S. 



Plants to grow under Beeches. — Will some one of your experienced 

 readers kindly inform me what kinds of evergreen plants will thrive under 

 the shade of Beech trees ? I wish to cover the bare ground under a fine 

 clump of old Beeches near my house. I have tried various kinds of ever- 

 green shrubs, but from want of experience I am afraid I have not chosen 

 the right kinds. I have planted the ground twice already, but failed to 

 get it covered. Any information on the subject will confer a benefit on 

 — An Amateur. 



Barking Standing Oaks. — In travelling through some parts of 

 England — in the West Riding of Yorkshire, for instance — I have observed 

 in the months of June and July, large oaks standing with their heads 

 lopped oflF, and the stem and main limbs, which were the only parts left 

 entirely stripped of their bark. Would some of your correspondents who 

 have had experience of this system of barking large oaks kindly inform me 

 what advantages are derived from it ? How is the operation performed ? 

 Is either the bark or the timber rendered more valuable ? and do they 

 command a higher price in the mai'ket ? — Flying Scotchman. 



Holly Hedge. — I intend planting a Holly hedge to screen my grounds 

 from the passers-by on a public road. Holly is what I prefer, only it is 

 very slow growing, and I am desirous to inquire through your pages what 

 is the best method of rearing a close and compact hedge, in the least pos- 

 sible time, to a height of six feet. There is rather a large extent of it, 

 about 800 yards, so that plants more than two feet high would be too 

 expensive. I can enrich the soil to any extent if manure is beneficial to 

 the holly, and promotes its rapid growth. Will some of your able cor- 

 respondents please to answer my inquiries in your next number? — John 

 S. Hall. 



TuE Tbees in Paris. — It is estimated that the annual cost of keeping in 

 order the trees, shrubberies, and seats upon the boulevards and in the publi* 

 squares and gardens of Paris is nearly 2,000,000 fr. There are 8,000 seats for 

 the accommodation of the public. The expense of keeping up all the extra- 

 mural recreation grounds, exclusive of the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de 

 Vincennes, is rather more than 300,000 fr. 



