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and its foliage does not last like that of the oleaster or buck- 

 thorn. 



For a purely ornamental hedge the Tartarian honeysuckle 

 has scarcely an equal. It is dense and heavy and grows into a 

 free, graceful form without trimming. Its profuse bloom and 

 bright red fruit are points in its favor. It will grow to a 

 height of ten feet if left untrimmed, when it makes a beautiful 

 screen to shut out unsightly objects. 



We have growing a number of other kinds of hedges that 

 have their good points, but those that we have named are 

 most likely to find favor with the general planter. It should 

 be remembered that the time to prepare for any kind of tree 

 planting is now, so that the soil will be in good shape in the 

 spring. Make this preparation by covering the ground with 

 old straw or by plowing and cultivating where this is not 

 possible. 



One of the best returns from the planting of trees for pro- 

 tection is the happy assemblage of fruits and flowers that is 

 sure to find a congenial home among them sooner or later. 

 The first step in disarming the critics of North Dakota who 

 berate us for our barren and cheerless homes, is the planting 

 of trees for protection. 



