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13. The hemlock sp ruce, like several others already men- 

 tioned, grows perfectly well under the drip and shade of other 

 trees, and preserves its recumbent branches to the ground. It 

 is, therefore, of great value in ornamental scenery ;. as when rich- 

 ness and massiveness are required in a narrow strip of planting*. 



14. The cypress is too seldom planted, and particularly 

 near buildings, to which it gives a rich classical appearance ; 

 as may be seen at Foxley and Yoxal Lodge. 



15. The holly ought to be more planted than any other 

 shrub ; for no other is capable of producing such an excellent 

 and diversified effect in woody scenery; as in Needwood. 

 Forest. 



16. Evergreen oaks are commonly propagated by graft- 

 ing on the common oak. Hence young oaks, or part of any 

 oak copse in woods, might be headed down and grafted with 

 them, which would make a beautiful species of undergrowth- 

 This was suggested to me by Mr. Price, who intends to put it 

 in practice next season at Foxley. 



17. The ivy deserves to be more frequently grown for three 

 purposes: 1. For varying the stems of single trees and small 



* For the character, uses, and culture of upwards of thirty species of pines,, 

 well deserving attention, see Mr. Lambert's elegant work on the genus Pinus,. 



