16 SEASIDE TREES AND SHRUBS 



against those which are straight. The method of 

 planting in accordance with this arrangement, 

 which it is advisable to carry out, is also shown 

 in the diagram. 



The north, south, and east sides, shown in the 

 diagram (No. 6) as being the most exposed, are 

 formed in one continuous curved line. The north 

 end and the most northern prominent curve catch 

 the full force of the gales from the north and 

 north-east, sheltering those portions of the belt 

 along the inner line of curve, and partially also 

 that part of the belt which curves prominently 

 outwards southward of the inner curve. The 

 outer or most exposed side of a belt of trees, 

 which runs directly north and south when formed 

 of one continuous straight line, would be fully 

 exposed to the north-east winds all along the 

 line, as there would be no prominent curves to 

 break their force. 



The boundary curved line on the north and 

 south ends and eastern sides of the diagram 

 (No. 6) represents a stone dyke, spar and brush- 

 wood, board, or some such fence, which is 

 intended to nurse up and shelter a hedge on its 

 inner side until the latter grows above the top 

 of it, as shown in illustration No. 3. 



The two combined, that is, the fence and the 

 top of the hedge above it, will form a most 

 effectual break to the strong winds, and afford a 



