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ances of such trees as are. already there, by inspecting the 

 grounds in times of deep snows, and by consulting the oldest 

 native inhabitants, particularly shepherds, &c. In situations ex- 

 posed to the sea, where the shore is bold or irregular, as at Col- 

 zean, Gossford, and Dunglass, similar caution is necessary; but 

 where it is level, as atTynningham, South wick, and Mersehead,. 

 it is only necessary to plant along the margin of the shore. 

 This has been done at Mersehead and Tynningham; at the lat- 

 ter place with the greatest success, and at the former with a 

 very promising appearance. At Linkhouse I have lately made 

 considerable plantations on a low shore, which, though only 

 planted two years, look as well as on any other situation. The 

 trees, when put in, should either be very young, or else the 

 fences should be of considerable height, so as to shelter them. 

 In low shores, most species of trees will succeed except the 

 larch. In such as are bold and irregular, the ash, sycamore, 

 sorbus, elder, &c. are the best. For other particulars respect- 

 ing the formation and management of such plantations, see 



PLANTING. 



