The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . if^gcs.—Jl |nmi«m Mmt. HE importance of suitable enclosures for farms and gar-dens, as well as for ornament and screens, has longexercised the thoughts of cultivators, and the best hasnot yet ceased to be a problem that many are seeking tosolve. In some sections of this immense country, it isa topic of the first consideration, and well deservingattention. The thorn in most portions of Americahas been abandoned on account of its diseases and theattacks of insects, and various efforts have been made tofind a substitute. Good authoriti
The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . if^gcs.—Jl |nmi«m Mmt. HE importance of suitable enclosures for farms and gar-dens, as well as for ornament and screens, has longexercised the thoughts of cultivators, and the best hasnot yet ceased to be a problem that many are seeking tosolve. In some sections of this immense country, it isa topic of the first consideration, and well deservingattention. The thorn in most portions of Americahas been abandoned on account of its diseases and theattacks of insects, and various efforts have been made tofind a substitute. Good authorities have recommendedfrom time to time the Osage Orange; this comes tolerably near to possessing all therequisites, but we regret to say it, not all. Efforts are still making by variouspatriotic individuals, and at length our different sections and climates may find thedesideratum. We shall endeavor to impart such information as is now possessed,and in doing this must acknowledge our indebtedness for examples of fine hedges toMr. William Reid, of Elizabeth town. New Jersey, who pos
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