38 GARDENING FOB THE SOUTH. 



cloudy day the last of February, or early in March, cut- 

 ting off the top as directed above by Mr. Nelson for the 

 Osage Orange, and exposing the roots meanwhile to the 

 air as little as possible. Thousands of yards can bo thus 

 planted with little loss. 



For an ornamental hedge about a cemetery lot or else- 

 where, the Irish Yew and the Tree Box are decidedly the 

 best plants that can be used. The narrow-leaved variety 

 of Tree Box grows naturally, just the right shape, and 

 needs very little trimming after two or three years. The 

 Yew likes shado. 



The Japan Quince planted by the side of a common 

 picket or plank fence will, in a few years, make a good 

 inclosure for a fruit or vegetable garden, and in flower is 

 very ornamental. 



After hedges arc established, a trench should be cut on 

 the garden side, two and a half or three feet from their 

 base, sufficiently deep to keep their roots from extending 

 into the beds and injuring the crops. 



