FOREST TREES. 
Ash, Beech, Birch, Chesnut, Elm, Fir, 
Lime, Maple, Oak, Plane, Poplar, Syc- 
amore, Walnut, ought not to be planted 
in a shrubbery, except such as are exten- 
sive, and at a tolerable distance from the 
dwelling-house; neither should any of 
those trees be planted nearer than fifty 
yards to the garden wall. Hornbeam, Y ew, 
and Holly may be planted among the larger 
shrubs, to screen a stable-yard or any other 
offensive object. The common Laurel and 
Holly thrive tolerably well under the drop 
of taller trees ; and in winter make a plea- 
sant contrast with the brown leaves of Beech 
and Hornbeam. This answers for a screen- 
ing shelter, and may be lopped and pruned 
to any height, at pleasure. 
The following is a list of such forest trees 
as make the best appearance when planted 
single, or in groups, in corners of fields, 
or dispersed in parks and extensive pleasure 
t rounds : — Ash, Beech, Chesnut, Elm, 
lime, Maple, Oak, are, of all others, the 
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