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SITES FOR PLANTING. 



Mb,. PoNTETj in his-work, published in 1809, 

 page 90, recommends planting on steeps as 

 being superior to levels in tlie five following 

 respects : — 1st, " They admit of a greater 

 quantity of trees being planted upon an acres 

 or otherwise (which is far better) they allow 

 every one an increased quantity of surface." 

 Sndly, " Trees planted on steeps have likewise 

 an increased quantity of air." Srdly, " On 

 steeps trees are more sheltered than on levels 

 of equal felevation." 4thly, " It appears that 

 by planting on steeps more of the adjoining 

 lands wiU be sheltered, than by planting the 

 same quantity of land on a plain." 5thly, 

 "Because of their ornamental appearance." 



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