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like pyramidalis arbor-vitee, which resembles the 
Irish juniper when seen at a distance, but is hardier 
and more useful. This tree is one of the best for 
small homesteads. It ought to be planted not 
only for windbreaks, but for contrasts on our 
lawns. (5) The junipers, both the Swedish and 
the Irish, are exceedingly fine erect-growing ever- 
greens for medium-sized hedges. The Irish vari- 
ety stands from ten to fifteen feet high. (6) In the 
Southern States the Irish yew and the English yew 
can be planted to great advantage. The varie- 
gated yew is edged with golden yellow. (7) 
Among the large and stronger-growing evergreens, 
two of the best for screens and windbreaks are the 
Austrian and the Scotch pine. (8) The Siberian 
arbor-vitee must not be overlooked. It closely re- 
sembles the common variety, only that its foliage 
grows cultriform; that is, perpendicular instead of 
horizontal. It bears trimming admirably. 
In the Western States we generally speak of 
windbreaks as farm-shelter belts. There they 
should be thick and strong, to meet the broader 
sweep of the winds. Cottonwood and poplar and 
willow serve a good purpose on large homesteads; 
but smaller homes should confine themselves to 
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