Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-12
EveFgPeeH Hedxes.

There 10 q number OF evergreens used in
forming hedges. which add much to the ap-
Some persons prefer one variety, some an other
Undoubtedly the hemlock spruce make. the
most beautiful OF all the evergreens recon-
mended for this purpose: 1t always. in all
seasons retains It's rich, dark foliage, and can
he pruned to any shape that may be desired
1t occasionally however suffers yours never
has) from frest in very severe winters, In Ger
tain localities, but not to such an extent as 10
be any serious bar TO its introduction. Tits
also rather slow of growth for seine people
though quite sufficiently rapid for this purpose
height, and has been properly cared for. there
is "none other like unto IT." Besides il will
grow equally well in the shade as in the sun
where the ground is rich and cool. and not
too dry, and where the roots OF trees have not
taken entire possession.
The next IN point Of beauty, Is the America.
arbor vira. 1t is perfectly hardy-a fast
grower-can be pruned to suit the fancy
without the least danger, though in winter it
becomes somewhat rusty in appearance il,
soon casts this aside when spring opens, and
living green. The objection to it is, that is
will not do unless it has plenty of sun nor
will the other arbor yiJias. The Chinese arbor
Vita does not stand our winters fully becomes
ragged, and is not to be recommended. The
Siberian arbor vita is perfectly hardy, and
some think handsomer Eve do not,) than the
American; but 1t does no. answer so we'll for
hedges, and cannot be pfuned TO so much ad. .
vantage.
The Norway spruce is occasionally used for
hedges. but ii re quires great attention to pru.
ing, to keep 1t within proper bounds, and
then it Is only adapted to very large lawns or
fields. 1t Is quite out OF place where the space
ie contracted.
There Is nothing that adds so much 10 the
adornment ofa premises, after we'll cultiva
evergreen trees, than these perpetuany leaved
hedges. But just in the same proportion that
they are attractive, are they the reverse il
not properly managed. Nothing looks meaner
than neglected hedge, or an evergreen tree
Whenever we encounter them, as Is FREQ uently
the case, we feel sort of resentment against
those who infiict such an eyesore upon good
sense and good taste, and desire to cultivate
things in which they have not been ed u Gated
or have an instructor On the premises.
Where shall we get our evergreens? is q
ques ton frequently asked of us. We can
give all inquirers but one answer Read the
advertisements which appear from time to
time in our columns under the broad heading
OF THE Field and Garden ;" and choose one OF
the many good nursery establishments printed
there, visit the nursery, and make YOUR own
selections. Be careful to avoid "countrv
trees" bawked about in wagons, or sold at
auction, as not one in a dozen will grow, and
that one you will wish hadn't We would
not pay one dollar for housand of them, ex-
cept Tor pea brush.
Az to the time OF setting out hedges we pre-.
fer from the middle Of March to the middle of Nav
They can, however, be set out in auy OF the
autumn menths. period which is much an.
proved OF by some aurserymen. We have no
doubt but that it will ans wer well enough, for
there 10 no surer plant or tree to grow than
the family OF evergreens.-Germanto1cn Tele.
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