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THE BOOK OF THE LANDED ESTATE. 



The different descriptions of wire fencing given are suitable for sheep, 

 cattle, and horses, but are not close enough for rabbits. For the pro- 

 tection of some young plantations and our home nursery here, we have 

 erected a considerable length of wire fencing to prevent rabbits from 

 getting through. In fig. 33 is given a view of such as we have used on 



FIG. 33. 



this estate. It simply consists of three wires stretched in the ordinary 

 way, to which wire netting is laced with small wire. The prices of 

 such vary with the height and size of mesh. 



Where a more ornamental fence is wanted for a garden, or for shrub- 

 beries near a mansion, something more neat is requisite, such as shown 



in fig. 34. 



Fio. 34. 



SECTION 3. Wooden Fences. 



"Wooden fences are generally of two descriptions horizontal and 

 upright. 



The horizontal fence is sometimes made with mortises in the posts to 

 receive the bars, or the bars are nailed on the posts. In erecting a 

 four-barred paling with mortised posts, they are cut six feet long, and 



