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taken fresh root : And the third also is necessary in case of a 

 dry summer, the first after the transplantation of the trees, to 

 protect the soil from over drought, whilst they are striking 

 fresh root into it. The stones placed, as I have described 

 are a sufficient fence against horned cattle, which, having 

 feet made for going upon soft ground, will not mount the 

 rugged surface of the stones. Sheep and deer will scarcely 

 annoy trees /whose bark has acquired roughness : But, they 

 may be easily repelled by a few thorns bound round the lower 

 part of the stems. Nor, will common horses go upon the 

 stones, or endeavour to reach the trees, and tear off the bark. 

 But, against high bred horses, which are disposed to attack 

 every thing of wood, the stones are not a sufficient fence, 

 unless, they are packed with a surface very rugged, and 

 extended six feet round the tree. Against displacement by 

 winds, the stones are a better security, than can be provided 

 by any manner of stakeing and binding ; for they are a power 

 always in action by their weight, and the surface of the soil 

 is shaded by them from the too great power of the sun, 

 whilst the rains sink through and encourage the roots to 

 sprout afresh and extend themselves through the soil : Thus 

 they serve the purpose of mulching. 



As a provision for these purposes of stakeing and mulching, 

 I consider the stones more certain and perfect than, for that 

 of fencing. Some horses will always endeavour, and some- 

 times succeed in reaching and tearing the bark : But, the 

 weight of the stones, as a security against displacement by 

 winds, excels any stakeing because it is constantly in action : 

 Once sufficient, it is always so : But, the bandage, with which 

 the tree is secured by stakeing often decays and becomes 

 loosened, and the tree is displaced before the failure of the 



