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two feet beyond the stakes. At the extremity of these rods, a hoop of wire, 

 not less than the eighth of an inch in thickness, and forming a circle of six 

 feet six inches in diameter, must be fastened on with a small staple, b b b b, 

 completing the fence. Or, in place of wire, a strong hoop of proper 

 dimensions, such as are used for hooping large tubs, would answer the 

 purpose, and last a long time with painting. But No. 2 wire would only cost 

 about one penny per yard, and would be preferable. The stakes being pretty 

 near to the tree, prevent sheep from rubbing against it, and the wire hoop 

 keeps off larger cattle ; and if a short bar be nailed on at c, forming a 

 triangle, to complete stay to the tree is provided against boisterous winds. 

 Tow, short hay, or some convenient material, should be filled in to prevent 

 the tree being chafed. In the case of small, low trees, it will only be neces- 

 sary to nail two or three lines of small rods round the stakes, to keep the 

 sheep from gnawing the young wood. In most instances, in Park Scenery, 

 there is always a considerable necessity for the introduction of single trees > 

 and, consequently, the cheapest fence, consistent with neatness, is a con- 

 sideration. I have, therefore, invented the one in question, as meeting all 

 requirements. There are very complete tree guards made of iron, averaging 

 about twelve or fifteen shillings each ; but one of this kind might be made 

 much cheaper, and perhaps as useful, by four uprights bent so as to throw the 

 top part three feet from the tree, and one foot from the bottom of it. On the 

 top of these should be rivetted a half inch by a quarter rod ; a round quarter 

 rod should next be run through the uprights about a foot below, and a third 

 a foot from the bottom, making the circle firm in two halves, (fastened to 

 each other by small wire), so as to be moved conveniently, and placed round 

 the tree firmly. 



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