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along the centre ; or, if the .wire-fence is already in position, the 

 hedge may he planted (or sown) by its side ; otherwise the fence 

 may be beautified or concealed by growing some ornamental 

 climbers over it. An excellent barrier hedge may be formed by 

 means of some formidable prickly plant, as Yucca, Agave, etc. 



HEDGE-SHEARS 



Certain plants, as the "Madras-thorn," form the best hedge 

 when started from seed sown in situ. In trimming a hedge, it 

 should always be remembered to keep it narrower at the top than 

 at the bottom, otherwise it becomes bare and leafless near the 

 ground. 



