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second one from the road on the west side has a circumference of 
9 ft., a bole of 40 ft., and a sheer height of 90 ft. The only thing 
that at all mars the beauty of this avenue is, that at about one- 
third of the distance from the road the trees are not so tall or 
thriving as the rest. This may be accounted for on the supposi- 
tion that a layer of subsoil inimical to their growth crosses the 
avenue at this point; but looking from the road, or a passing 
glance from the railway train, this defect is not noticed, and the 
whole effect is very fine, the castellated style of the building 
harmonising well with the lofty trees. 
The avenue in Winchester Cathedral yard is said to have been 
planted in 1784, and this is the only one for which I can give a 
date of planting. 
The avenue at Lainston House, near Winchester, is nearly 
three-quarters of a mile in length, and, as it passes through a 
slight hollow, reduces its formal effect ; the direction is due east. 
I have now to notice one which approaches the church of 
Crondall from the north-east, and is very striking. The width is 
only 12 ft., and the trees 12 ft. apart in rows; the number of 
trees is also twelve on each side, and the height is 90 ft. On the 
inside they are almost destitute of the usual branchlets, but well 
clothed on the outside, giving the whole a most singular, and 
altogether an unique appearance. The churchyard having been 
lately enlarged, this avenue is continued the same width and dis- 
tance apart—nine trees on each side having been planted in 
1878. 
Tue SpanisH or SwEET CHESTNUT (Castanea vesca). 
This tree, although a native of Asia, is perfectly naturalised in 
the county, and occupies considerable space, having been exten- 
sively planted both for timber and underwood. It makes wood 
faster than any other tree (the poplars excepted), and is valuable 
accordingly. It can be used for many purposes in lieu of oak, 
and as the grain is something similar it is often taken for it. On 
some soils and situations it is apt to be cup-shaky. The price is 
from ls. to ls. 6d. per foot. 
1 have not found extra large specimens of the Spanish chestnut in 
the county, the largest being in North Stoneham Park. It stands 
by the coach road to Winchester, and has a girth of 16 ft. 9 in., and 
a bole of 16 ft. Another one near measures 13 ft. 2 in., and has a 
bole of 18 ft. Soil, sandy clay, on the Bracklesham beds. In the 
