10 HINTS ON PLANTING ORNAMENTAL TEEES. 



branches shall mingle without destroying each other. 

 A number of trees, though in a great measure detached 

 from each other, will, when viewed from a little dis- 

 tance, seem to mingle together. And the arrangement 

 may be such, that, from whatever position they are 

 seen, a different form of outline shall be presented to 

 the eye. Variety is thus produced; and w r hile each 

 tree preserves its individual character upon a close 

 examination, the distant effect of the whole is that 

 of a picturesque group. There is no necessity for 

 crowding valuable trees together for the purpose of 

 producing the appearance of a close wood, when seen 

 from a distance. 



"We have dwelt above on the advantages produced 

 by a proper and timely application of shelter to trees 

 in exposed places. But highly injurious results may 

 arise from it, if its removal is not attended to when 

 it in any way obstructs the progress of the trees it 

 was intended to protect. It must never be forgotten, 

 that such aids are only valuable in assisting the young 

 trees the sooner to become established, and that it 

 must be wholly, but gradually, removed, as the latter 

 become sufficiently robust to be independent of such 

 assistance. 



In selecting plants for the permanent specimens, 

 some care will be necessary, as much of the ultimate 

 success will depend on the character of those employed. 

 As a general rule, in proportion to the exposure of the 

 situation, should the plants chosen be smaller, ahvays 

 however supposing them to be thoroughly healthy and 

 robust, and such as have not previously been favoured 



