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by the strong winds, especially if it is top-heavy. 

 To prevent this, some strong iron rods reaching 

 nearly to the top, and driven in at equal distances all 

 along the hedge, to which is fastened a thick piece 

 of strong galvanised wire, strained tightly within 

 a few inches of the top, will help to keep the 

 hedge steady and straight. The Oval-leaved 

 Privet makes a better hedge than the common 

 species. 



Euonymus japonicus should be largely used as 

 a hedge plant by the seaside. Along the southern 

 and western coasts it makes fine hedges. It has 

 also been noted as answering this purpose well 

 along the eastern coast. 



Common Holly, under shelter by the sea and 

 inland, makes a thick, impenetrable, ornamental 

 hedge, but is of rather slow ingrowth, taking 

 several years to develop well. Young plants 

 should always be used in planting, as hollies do 

 not transplant well when of large size. If such are 

 used, the losses might be heavy when planting a 

 hedge of any great length. 



Common Yew makes a dense ornamental hedge 

 and will live to a great age. It is often seen in 

 pleasure grounds, and should not be used where 

 cattle can reach it, as it is dangerous for them to 

 eat of its branches and leaves. 



Common Laurel makes a fair hedge in gardens. 

 It should always be kept pruned with a knife to 



