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and Privets ten to twelve inches apart. The soil must be thoroughly 

 firmed around the plants at setting. 



For pruning hedges, see chapter on Pruning. 



Board or picket fences are employed between the smaller subur- 

 ban yards. These can be covered with Rambler Roses, Honeysuckle 

 in variety, or other climbers. By proper pruning and thinning these 

 will not get too heavy or cumbersome, and can readily be held back 

 if the fence requires to be painted. Iron fences and galvanized or 

 alumina plated fences are also used, the latter being strong and dur- 

 able. Or again, a soil bank can be thrown up and be planted with 

 trees and shrubs. The consideration of brick and stone walls hardly 

 comes within the scope of this book. 



Hemlock Hedge. 



Tsuga canadensis. Imposing, yet the greenery is 

 soft and pleasing 



For a complete work on the subject of this 

 chapter, we recommend 



HEDGES, WINDBREAKS, SHELTERS AND LIVE FENCES, by E. P 

 Powell. Planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and 

 suburban homes. Gives accurate directions concerning hedges; how to plant 

 and treat them; and especially concerning windbreaks and shelters. Price 

 80c., postpaid. Secure this book where you bought your Garden Guide. 



Always consult Index to Contents. Familiarize yourself with it. There 



are hundreds of good things in this book that will escape your attention 



if you do not use the Index freely 



