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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



cutting winds. Xorth and north-easterly gales not unfrequently prove more destructive 

 to choice trees, shrubs and flowers, than do severe frosts. Where there is ample space, 

 an effective and not unattractive screen may he formed by a double lino of Norway 

 spruce (Abies excelsa) 10 feet apart, with white poplars (Populus alba) 10 feet apart 

 in front of them ; the last named may be kept to any desired height, and the contrast 

 between the white foliage and dark background is distinctly marked. If near a dwelling 

 and the position is not much exposed, one or two rows of either Cupressus Lawsoniana or 

 Thuia gigantea, associated with Lombardy poplars, might be substituted with advantage 



— the poplars to be cut down when the 

 conifers are tall enough to effect the desired 

 purpose. 



Sheltering belts, twenty or more yards 

 distant from gardens, may be formed by 

 j)lanting two or more rows of Corsican and 

 Austrian pines 9 feet apart, alternating with 

 larch, the last named to be cut out and 

 eventually some of the evergreens. The 

 appearance of these is sombre, but the shelter 

 they afford in a few years is complete. 

 Wych and Siberian elms are suitable for 

 some positions, with yew, green hollies, or 

 tree box as undergrowth. If the plan of 

 having shelter trees in isolated masses is 

 preferred, these may be advisably so 

 arranged that the inner series intercept the wind that passes directly between the 

 outer line of groups. 



Fig. Oi. "W ELLI>JGTO>^IA (developed). 



Hedges Oknamental and Serviceable. 



Whitethorn or quickset-thorn (Crata3gus oxycantha) is the most common hedge, and 

 one of the best for utilitarian purposes, but cannot be regarded as ornamental in com- 

 parison with some others that will be named. The myrobalan or cherry plum (Prunus 

 cerasifera) has been recommended as a substitute for the familiar thorn, than which 



