274 THE PRACTICAL PLANTER; 



when placed. Some lay them level ; I be- 

 lieve it is immaterial : their roots will soon 

 seek downwards. The former, however, 

 being attended with little trouble, seems 

 more rational. 



Place the plants, with their points about 

 an inch beyond the margin, or edge of the 

 sod towards the ditch, and at the distance 

 of from six to nine inches apart, according 

 to the quality of the soil. Cover them with 

 some of the best surface mould from the 

 ditch, until the bank is thrown up. The 

 season of planting is, from the first of October 

 to the first or middle of March. 



I know many who, in all poor soils, be- 

 stow manure on their young hedges. They 

 have not done this in vain. It is incredible 

 what progress the plants make in conse- 

 quence, and how much sooner they become 

 fences. A little lime, marie, or reduced 

 stable-dung ; or all these in compost, or any 

 of these in compost with mould, will go a 

 great way. In the application, the plants 

 should be bedded among the manure ; pre- 

 viously sprinkling on a little earth, if rankish 

 dung be applied. 



