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inches to 3 feet, according to the goodness of the soil. Here and 

 there a few tall trees are planted that do not give too much shade, 

 but which are to rise above the rest. Mountain ash (ra.a.) and oak (o.) 

 are best for this purpose. If there are other trees already growing on 

 the spot they may be left if useful for the purpose, instead of others 

 being planted. 



This plantation is surrounded by a hedge of dog-roses (see plan, p. 56). 

 Two, or better still, three rows of roses are planted about 2 feet apart, 

 and with the same distance between each plant. 



Fig. 1. SHELTER- WOOD BEFORE CUTTING. 



In the first year the copse therefore consists of the wild roses that 

 surround it, the white-thorns and hornbeams in the interior, and the 

 trees that stand here and there. 



It is absolutely necessary that the plantation should be frequently 

 watered, weeded, and hoed if it is to thrive. If there is much game in 

 the neighbourhood the plantation must be fenced in with a wire fencing, 

 at least a yard in height, during the first year, or, better still, until the 

 second cutting. 



In the second year groups of the bushes recommended on pp. 54 and 55 



