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i^rowth, reu'lily siibnOts to the necessary pruning, and is covered with 
lon^, liard and very sharp thorns. We believe it to be impossible for any 
living thing to get through a well-formed hedge of Honey Locust. The Osage 
Orange is also very useful where hardy. Among the plants adapted to oma. 
mental hedges, the American Arbor Vitfc and the Norway Spruce take the 
fii-st place. We would also recommend, for mere variety, the ilemlock, Sibe- 
rian Arbor Vita;, Japan Quince, Althea, Berlwrry, Buckthorn, Privet’ Box, 
Bed Cedar, Mahonia, Tamarix, and a few other plants. 
CONCLUSION. 
In conclusion we would say, that it is a deplorable fact, that the young 
men of our rural itistricts, the farmers sons, should have become dissatisfied 
with the monotony and routine of ordinary farm life. They are restless and 
uneasy in their present situations, and are looking with longing eyes upon 
he imaginary attractions and excitements of our great, over-crowded cities. 
They are strongly temitted by wonderful stories of great wealth attained 
in a few days, without labor, to throw' themselves into the tide of speculation 
that threatens to overrun our whole land. We suggest a remedy for this 
state of things, and one which we believe will commend itself to all thought- 
ful men : Let the farmer say to his sons, “Let us give to our employment a 
little more life and variety. Take a portion of the farm, as nuich as you 
choose, plant an orchard of fruit trees, a vineyard, and a plantation of 
cun ants, berries, &c., for market. Bide about the country, visit and consult 
with the nurserymen and fruit growers, as to the best varieties to plant, how 
to culti^ ate and gather the fruit, the best method of i>acking, shipping and 
marketing, for you wdll find that they have no secrets, and will be glad to 
give you any information in their power.” 
To the ladies, also, we would say, here is an inviting field of labor for 
you, and we are glad to know' that many are already aw'aking to this fact. 
Foreigners tell us that our women are too little in the open air. The study 
and jtractice of Horticulture, might become a source not only of profit, but of 
health and constant enjoyment in the hands of any lady of refinement and 
culture. 
We would not tempt the uninitiated with the promise of large fortunes in a 
few years, and with no labor or trouble ; nor do we believe that for the devel- 
opment of all that is noble and good in humanity, this is best. But we do .say, 
that the business of fruit-growing, conducted with energy, perseverance and 
intelligence, will biing an ample and sure reward. 
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