six] windbreaks and hedges 



like pyramidalis arbor-vitse, which resembles the 

 Irish juniper when seen at a distance, but is hardier 

 and more useful. This tree is one of the best for 

 small homesteads. It ought to be planted not 

 only for windbreaks, but for contrasts on our 

 lawns. (5) The junipers, both the Swedish and 

 the Irish, are exceedingly fine erect-growing ever- 

 greens for medium-sized hedges. The Irish vari- 

 ety stands from ten to fifteen feet high. (6) In the 

 Southern States the Irish yew and the English yew 

 can be planted to great advantage. The varie- 

 gated yew is edged with golden yellow. (7) 

 Among the large and stronger-growing evergreens, 

 two of the best for screens and windbreaks are the 

 Austrian and the Scotch pine. (8) The Siberian 

 arbor- vitse must not be overlooked. It closely re- 

 sembles the common variety, only that its foliage 

 grows cultriform; that is, perpendicular instead of 

 horizontal. It bears trimming admirably. 



In the Western States we generally speak of 

 windbreaks as farm-shelter belts. There they 

 should be thick and strong, to meet the broader 

 sweep of the winds. Cottonwood and poplar and 

 willow serve a good purpose on large homesteads; 

 but smaller homes should confine themselves to 



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