Mr. Marsham on the Measures, See. 129 
6 inches 8 tenths in circumference ; and the largest trans- 
planted tree (which was planted in 1735) is 8 ft. 8 in. 7 tenths, 
viz. near 38 inches gained by transplanting in 60 years. And 
in beeches from seed, in 1733, the largest is now (1795) but 
6 feet 9 inches ; and the largest transplanted beech is 7 feet 
5 inches 1 tenth, viz. 8 inches larger, although the transplanted 
beech is eight years younger than that from the seed. This 
proves that it is better to plant a grove, than to raise one from 
the seed. The expence of planting is inconsiderable, and the 
planted trees are full as good and handsome ; and many years 
are saved, beside the extra growth of planted trees. But this 
extra growth will not prove near so great in groves as in single 
trees. The first grove I planted from these acorns of 1719, 
was in 1731. In 1732 I made another grove from them; and 
in 1 735 I planted a third grove from them; and in 1753 the 
last considerable number of plants were taken from the grove, 
and these are very good trees : so 34 years may be saved. But 
I would by no means advise the planting trees so large, as the 
trouble and expence will be too much, unless where a shelter 
or screen is wanted. 
Whether a grove is to be raised from seeds, or planted, it is 
advisable to shelter it round; if from the seed, with such sorts 
as will grow quicker; and if by planting, with larger and taller 
trees. The soil in Norfolk is unfavourable to elms ; therefore 
in planting I will venture to recommend hornbeams, as they 
may be planted large trees. I planted some hornbeams (ra- 
ther large) in 1757, and disliking their situation, in 1792 I 
removed them when they were about three feet in circum- 
ference, and did not lose one tree ; and they made shoots of 
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