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through the fence to allow the water to pass from one side to 

 the other. Hedges should never, if it can possibly be avoided, 

 be planted on these raised beds : the sides get broken down 

 by stock, and the bank is a good harbour for rabbits and 

 other vermin, consequently the roots are bared and present an 

 unsightly appearance. 



Trenching ought to be done in the autumn previous to 

 planting. In making the trench or bed it should be 3 ft. or 4 ft. 

 wide, and 18 in. or 20 in. deep. If the soil is good to that depth, 



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Fig. 2. — Fence Cut Back to Main Stem to Restore Shape, 



bring the bottom soil to the top, the top soil, if grass land is 

 being trenched, being laid in the bottom of the bed. The soil 

 should be thrown up roughly in the middle, to expose it as 

 much as possible to the influence of frost, taking care to 

 remove all weeds, especially deep-rooted ones, such as docks, 

 thistles, &c, which if left in will be difficult to eradicate 

 without considerable damage to the thorns. Good, healthy, 

 strong plants, which have been previously twice transplanted, 

 should be used to ensure fibrous roots. 



Before planting the stems should be cut off 2 in. or 3 in. above 



