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tinued to succeed well. But the heavy losses from 

 its sudden death in others, render it too uncertain 

 for dependance. The Newcastle thorn, (Cratcegus 

 crus-galli,) appears to have failed in no case what- 

 ever ; and its formidable spines render it effectual 

 against all intruders. It is, however, hard to pro- 

 cure ; and in common with all trees for hedges, it 

 needs constant cultivation of the soil while young, 

 and cutting down until the growth becomes impene- 

 trably thick. For a fruit-garden, however, other 

 trees or shrubs may be used, provided a high board 

 or picket fence is kept up besides. This fence will 

 keep out cattle, and all law abiding animals; while 

 a row of terrific thorns will keep out lawless ones.* 



* The Michigan Rose, of very vigorous growth, and suffi- 

 ciently prickly, is very formidable in conjunction with a 

 picket fence. It may be questioned whether any marauder 

 would attempt to cross it where it grows thick, over-topping 

 and winding among the pickets. It grows freely from cut- 

 tings set in a rich mellow soil. D. Thomas. 



