132 HEDGE PLANTS. 



planted where fencing timber is scarce, in the latitude of 

 the Middle and Southern States. It is hardy and grows 

 vigorously, and its thorns are absolute proof against the de- 

 predations of domestic animals, and even boys retreat from 

 contact with them. It makes a beautiful hedge when prop- 

 erly pruned, but when neglected it gets beyond all control. 

 In the Northern and Eastern States, it is liable to be killed 

 by the frost. 



Honey Locust. This thorny, vigorous, and hardy plant 

 has no superior as a farm hedge. It requires two annual 

 primings, in June and September, to keep it within control. 

 It flourishes as far north as Canada, and for the Middle and 

 Southern States it yields only to the Osage Orange. It is 

 easily propagated by setting the plants about six inches apart. 

 Some prefer sowing the seed on the line of the proposed 

 hedge. 



Buckthorn. This plant is a native of America, and 

 would be one of the best hedge plants did it not lack a sup- 

 ply of thorns. 



Primt. This thornless shrub is easily propagated from 

 cuttings, and thickens well when set in a hedge. Its foliage 

 is rich, and in the spring it is decorated with an abundance 

 of beautiful small white flowers. It cannot be successfully 

 cultivated north of the latitude of Philadelphia. 



Hawthorn. The hawthorn, so common in England, does 

 not thrive so well in our climate. 



