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A GRAND FENCING PLANT. 
MYROBELLA OR CHERRY PLUM 
( Primus myrobalana). 
This was introduced some few years ago by the late 
Mr. Ewing of the Eaton Nurseries, and has undoubtedly 
proved itsolf to bo the very best Fencing Plant ever grown. 
For rapiditj' of growth it is unrivalled, and, under fair 
conditions, will make a capital fence in three or four years 
from planting. It also grows vigorously iu the poorest 
soils, and is lirst-class for planting iu exposed situations 
or by the sea coast. It is quite hardy and w ill stand the 
severest frosts without injury. 
The Myrobella docs not often fruit in this country 
save in the South or West of England and in sheltered 
positions in the Eastern and Midland Conuties, and then 
only when allowed to grow into trees or large bushes ; it, 
however, forms a capital stock for Plums, and if strong 
single stems are allowed to grow from the fence at intervals 
of about twelve feet, they may be budded or grafted with 
choice varieties of this popular fruit, and iu a few years 
will form a most profitable and ornamental hedgerow. 
The best time for planting is in November or early 
Spring, or it may be done in open weather at any time 
