Tl THE CANADIAX HORncULTCrRIST*. 



Perhaps the Scotch and Austrian i)ine follow next, as the most \aiu- 

 al:)le trees for shelter. Planted alternately they make a fine appearance ; 

 the former very dark in the foliage, and the latter a whitish green. 

 They are both hardy, and afford a large amount of protection. 



In Europe we have seen the Himalayan pine interspersed among 

 other varieties vrith good effect.. 



For a hedge, nothing can equal the arbor vita?, or white cedar; it 

 forms a perfect wind-break and stands our Winters perfectly. The 

 planting must be closely done, and if slightly pruned in the tips, the 

 spray becomes intensely thick and impervious. 



At our Winter meeting in Hamilton, Mr. Holton urged the planting 

 of our commnn white pine — what might be called the pine of the 

 country. It is one of the best trees for shelter, however you look at 

 it; perfectly hardy, moderately quick in growth, acclimatized, and valu- 

 able for its timber. The same gentleman also mentioned the hardy 

 black spruce. 



In Essex, when recently there, and also in the county of Elgin, we 

 saw the P^uropean larch planted as a wind-break; its growth is some- 

 thing wonderful, and the shelter perfect; although deciduous, the spray is 

 so small and close that it cuts the wind, and makes a complete calm on 

 the sheltered side.. We might add perhaps, that this variety should be 

 planted in the Fall. 



At Tyrconnell the walnut is used for shelter, and a noble screen it 

 makes. It is planted on ]\Ir. Comis' grounds in triple rows. Few finer 

 sights can be seen when in the full season of flowering; and fruitintj. 

 We greatly wish that its popularity were on the increase, the more 

 especially so, as our soil in many districts is admirably adapted for the 

 walnut. The nuts should be planted as soon as they fall, four feet 

 apart, and three in€hes deep. The first year they will make a growth 

 of fourteen or fifteen inches, the next, three feet, and in the third year 

 they will be of sufficient size to render cultivation unnecessary. 



Many advocate the planting of the sugar maple, and the soft maple; 

 both have their advantages, being deciduous however, they cannot com- 

 pare to the many varieties of the conifei'oe. 



In answer to the question, when, and how to transplant evergreens, 

 much has been, and will be said. Some say, just when the buds first 

 begin to swell; others affirm as strongly and persistently in the latter end 

 ©f May and during the month of June. One or two requirements are 



