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‘tree. When we get beyond four or five rows, then some 
of the deciduous trees may be employed with the ever- 
greens, but it is better not to intermingle them, but place 
them on one side, as this mode is much preferable to mix- 
ing together, as is sometimes done. If you form groups, 
then evergreen and deciduous trees may be planted to- 
gether, as sufficient space can be given each for full devel- 
opment. It will often occur that only a large single group 
of trees is wanted to break the wind from some particular 
direction. In such cases grouping the different varieties of 
| evergreen trees, interspersed with the deciduous, would 
certainly give a more pleasing effect than to have it made 
up of any particular kind; but the arranging of groups 
belongs to the landscape gardener, upon whose grounds I 
do not wish to trespass—at least not here. Deciduous 
trees are not so suitable for protection as evergreens, unless 
planted in large numbers. It will, however, often be econ- 
omy to plant them in situations-where they will afford 
shelter, and at the same time be growing for other pur- 
poses. 
If a rapid growth is required, it is best to plant in rows, 
not only for convenience in cultivating them while young, 
but as they are thinned from time to time, the spaces be- 
tween the trees can be left more uniform, allowing each to 
occupy acertain amount of room. Trees which have equal 
space on all sides will grow more uniformly than when 
crowded on one side and an abundance of room on an- 
other. How far apart trees should be planted at the be- 
ginning, must depend upon the purpose for which they are 
grown. If they are of a kind which will be valuable when 
