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As an experiment, I trenched one-half of the land 

 where this grove stands two feet deep, supposing that it 

 would promote the growth of the trees, but contrary to 

 the opinion generally held, I never saw any favorable re- 

 sult from it. 



I have another grove composed of sixty-five evergreen 

 trees, that serves as a screen for the barn and stable, and 

 also for a delightful shade with a pine odor which is very 

 agreeable to many persons. These trees were set quite 

 near together to afford mutual protection, and are now 

 from three to eight inches in diameter, and from six to 

 twenty feet high, all in thrifty condition. They will be 

 thinned out as future growth may require. Here are the 

 Norway, Scotch and White Pines, each of a different shade 

 of green, each beautiful in itself, and making a pleasant 

 combination of color ; especially in the winter is this at- 

 tractive in contrast with the barenness of the surrounding 

 deciduous trees and of the landscape generally. 



I desire to call your attention to a row of Norway ma- 

 ples along the approach to the Clifton House. This vari- 

 ety of maple naturally forms a compact mass of foliage, 

 shaped like a spinning top inverted, admirable for a shade. 

 It is very hardy, retains its foliage quite late in the season 

 and turns to a beautiful yellow color in many shades as 

 the season advances. This row of trees, with their uni- 

 form shape and dense foliage, helps to make the walk to 

 the railroad station a luxury rather than a burden. 



Along Atlantic avenue and the approach to the railroad 

 station and on each side of the railroad are planted White 

 ash, Sycamore maple, Norway maple, Rock maple and 

 Horse chestnut trees, thirty feet apart. These are all in 

 a thrifty condition, varying from five to ten inches in di- 

 ameter and from twelve to twenty-five feet high. These 

 varieties have proved hardy and well adapted to this loca- 



