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CHAPTER VI. 



PLAJSTTING. 



Preparation of tlie Ground; Trenching; Draining. — Eoads through 

 Plantations. — Planting of Forest Trees. — Pittiag. — Priming. — 

 Thinning. — Transplantiag Forest Trees. — Planting and Trans- 

 planting of Evergreens. 



We have already adverted to the importance of planting 

 in the formation and improvement of parks and pleasure- 

 grounds. In these interesting appendages of a country 

 residence^ the woods present a main element of beauty; 

 and the degree of that beauty is greatly dependent on 

 the healthy and luxuriant growth of the trees. With 

 these facts in view, we shaU offer some brief remarks on 

 the planting, fencing, and after-management of planta- 

 tions, confining ourselves, at the same time, to those 

 subjects which have a close relation to the park and 

 dressed grounds. 



Preparation of the Ground. — This is a matter which 

 has been much discussed, and has led to the expres- 

 sion of a variety of opinions. Some have thought that 

 a very careful preparation of the land is indispens- 

 able; others would content themselves with draining, 

 and the removal of furze and other impediments to 

 the growth of the trees. Both these opinions will hold 



