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THE GENESEE FARMER. 



animals, and its beautiful crimson blossoms in the 

 early spring make it appear very gay. 



The Hawthorn {Cratmgus oxycantJia\ the popu- 

 lar English hedge plant, has been used with various 

 success in this country; and, when well grown, 

 forms a most valuable and oi'namental hedge. 



Among evergreens, the American Arbor VitiB is 

 probably the best plant that can be used foj low 

 screens. It is so compact in its habit, and bears 

 clipping so readily, that it may always be kept in 

 perfect trim ; and for general purposes we would 

 recommend it rn preference to all others. We 

 annex an engraving of a beautiful American Arbor 

 Vitffi hedge, growing in the grounds Of Messrs. H. 

 E. ilooKEu (ic Co., near this city. 



A beauteous, Btrong, impenetrable fence. 



The linnet, goldfinch, nightingale, and thrush, 



Ilere, by security invited, build 



Their little nests, and all thy labors cheer 



With melody ; the hand of lovely May 



Here strews her sweetest blossoms; and if mixed 



With stocks of knotted crabs, ingrafted fruits. 



When autumn crowns the year, shall smile around.' 



AMBRICAS ARBOR VIT.E HEDQE, 



The Hemlock forms a far more graceful hedge 

 than the Arbor Vitas, but requires more persever- 

 ance in pruning to form it. If may be used with 

 the best effect on highly finished grounds. 



The Xorway Spruce, on account of its rapid 

 growth, is one of the most valuable trees for 

 forming high screens. If not planted too close, 

 the trees will develoft themselves well at the bot- 

 tom, and afford a valuable shelter from winds. 



Much has been written respecting the details of 

 forming hedges, and is probably familiar to most 

 of our readers. The general rules are simple: 

 First, the variety of plant best adapted to the 

 purpose required. Second, young and thrifty 

 plants. Third, ground well prepared, and, after 

 planting, well cultivated. Fourth, pruning so tliat 

 a thick bottom is formed. 



The pyramidal form is probably the best for the 

 health and effectiveness of all hedges. 



"Thu*. If from weeds, that rob them of their food, 

 ■Or choke, by covering from the vital air, 

 The hoe's neat culture keep the thickening Bhoots, 

 Boon ihalt th«y rise, and to iby fleld afl'urd 



GKAPES IN EKEE CO., PENN. 

 The Erie (Pa.) Olserver alludes to our statement 

 in the November number of the Genesee Farmer^ 

 that the Catawla grape seldom or never ripens 

 perfectly in this vicinity; and says that if we 

 would visit thart county we should there " see a 

 section of country where the Catawba ripens ec«ry 

 time on the trellis ; where there is ' more land to 

 the acre,' and better than in any other east of the 

 prairies." "We observe, in the same 

 paper, a statement in regard to two 

 vineyards at North East, Erie Co., 

 Penn. In one, that of "William 

 Gelffith, there is one and a half 

 acres under cultivation ; number 

 of vines in bearing, 1,800 : weight 

 of fruit, 7,000 lbs., which will pro- 

 duce 400 gallons of wine; or worth 

 in market, at 20 cents per lb., 

 $1,400. In the other, that of S. 

 Hammond, there are two acres 

 under cultivation ; number of vines, 

 2,500 — 2,000 being in bearing; pro 

 duce this season, 4,500 lbs ; value 

 of fruit in market, $900. 



Of Mr. Griffith's vineyard, the 

 Observer says: "No wine was made the present 

 year, the fruit selling for 20 cents per pound, in 

 Boston, Providence, and other Eastern cities, which 

 is more profitable than wine-making. This vine- 

 yard was much injured last season, by plowing 

 between the rows, which should never be done — 

 after the second year. Soil, a loose, dry gravel ; 

 dressing, well-rotted sawdust, or chip manure." 

 The variety of grape is not stated. 



THE ELIZABETH GRAPK 



At the present time, when the attention of th« 

 public is called to so many varieties of grapes, of 

 which the large proportion are worthless, it is with 

 great delicacy we venture to present the claims of 

 another aspirant for honors. 



The Elizabeth grape originated on the farm of 

 Mr. James Hart, near this city, about fifteen years 

 ago. About that time Mr. Haet planted some 

 raisin seed in a flower pot in the house; this plant 

 sprung up, was grown in the house three or four 

 years, as it was found that it might not be auffici* 



