T. baccata 



the other. For further particulars about topiary 

 work, see The Book of Topiary Work. John 

 Lane. 



Cultivation 



The Yew may be grown in almost any kind of 

 garden soil, but thrives best in that of a moist 

 and loamy nature. On chalky soil it succeeds 

 well, whilst it is also met with in very sandy 

 soil and growing in crevices of rocks. When 

 transplanted with a good ball of soil, the work 

 may be done at any period between early Sep- 

 tember and the latter end of May, but if trans- 

 planted without soil it should be done very early 

 in the autumn or late in spring. Many thousands 

 of plants are raised from seeds annually, whilst 

 the varieties are increased by means of cuttings 

 or by grafting on stocks of the type. Cuttings 

 of small shoots, taken during July and August, 

 and inserted in sandy soil under a hand-light or 

 placed in pots in a close case root readily. 

 Growth for the first year or two is slow, but after 

 that period it becomes more rapid. Any neces- 

 sary pruning is best done during early summer, 

 as this will allow the season's growth to cover 

 up the old cuts. Hedges and specimen plants 

 that appear to be weakening can be improved by 

 top-dressing with well- rotted manure and leaves. 

 The Hon. Vicary Gibbs states that Yews may 

 be got to grow more rapidly by giving them 



