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THE ENGLISH FLOWER GARDEN. 



landscape, it might be worth the while of the Royal Horticultural 

 Society to make a trial of these Thorns, with the object of studying 

 their habits. Some are fiercely armed with spines, far more so than 

 the common Thorn. 



A wood of Cedars of Lebanon which I planted for a friend some 

 years ago was fenced with iron : during a recent visit I saw the fence 

 smashed to pieces by the stock. Such fences are not without danger 

 to animals, whereas a good live fence is wholly free. No doubt such 

 a fence takes time to grow, but by planting seedlings in the full sun 

 rapid growth is made, and stout Quick might even be planted within 

 the iron fence, that being eventually removed. The fairest landscapes 

 are destroyed if one has to look at them through an iron grille. When 

 I came to Gravetye I found much iron fencing, and I removed it to 

 the woods where its ugliness could not be seen, and it had a real use 

 for preserving the young plantations from the hare, rabbit, and gipsies' 

 horses. 



To enjoy their beauty in a mature state, the best places for these 

 hardy Thorns are the fringes of copses and woods, sandy banks or 

 knolls and rocky places, and they should be grouped, not dotted 

 about. They are vigorous enough to battle with weeds, and can be 

 trusted to take care of themselves. 



There is evidence of their picturesque form, endurance and beauty 

 of flower and fruit in some of our parks like Shrubland, and in 

 botanic gardens trees raised from seeds before the art of grafting was 

 used in too many ways. The fruit is so abundant that its value for 

 game may be worth a thought, and the fruit of some kinds is known 

 to be edible in South Europe and in China. 



Some Flowering Trees and Shrubs Hardy in British Gardens. 



*** Some of the evergreens, though thriving long in the southern and shore 

 lands, may perish in severe winters in cold inland districts. 



