SEASHORE TKEES. 



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Evergreens, especially spruce, balsam, cedar, arborvitse, 

 make the best windbreaks and permanent shade, but they 

 should not be planted close to the house for they \vind- 

 cut off the sunlight in winter when it is wanted. breaks - 

 Thin foiiaged trees like elm, oak, sycamore, ash, are best in 

 such places. 



Seashore Trees. 



Whether on streets or lawns, trees planted near the sea are 

 subject to two great handicaps not commonly found else- 

 where, namely, strong, constant winds and sterile soil. 

 Close to the beach salt spray often works injury. These 

 conditions make it imperative to plant only the hardiest 

 species, though if great care is taken to prepare large beds of 

 good earth sheltered lawns may enjoy a comparatively great 

 variety. Especial pains must be taken to anchor every 

 planted tree against the wind, for the breezes shield from 



, . T i i winter 



of summer are as nothing compared with the wind*. 

 storms of winter which it must withstand. In any case 

 many trees will be permanently inclined or distorted as are 

 those thai grow wild. 



Fig. 27. A well shaded lawn made from native forest near the sea. 



