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THE CENTURY BOOK OF GARDENING. 



A HEDGE OF YEW, BOX, HOLLY, ETC., AT HALL BARN, BUCKS. 



or for many kindred reasons. A number of different subjects, both evergreen and deciduous, 

 are available for the formation of hedges, and the Holly and Yew are two of the best; but to 

 succeed they need a good loamy soil, hence the Privet and Whitethorn, both of which will 

 grow almost anywhere, are far more generally planted, while by some mixed hedges are 

 preferred, though as a rule one class of plant alone is the mure satisfactory. In planting a 

 hedge one important item is to thoroughly prepare the ground beforehand by trenching, and if 

 necessary incorporating a dressing of manure. A selection of hedge plants is as follows : 



THE HOLLY. — The best plants of this for the formation of hedges are good well-rooted 

 examples about 2ft. high that have been frequently transplanted, and are therefore ready for 



