THE TOLL OF IVY
illie old world charm which ivy confers on a building, is poor compensation for the toll it exacts in Britain from bricks, stones, mortar, and wood. For, all plants, ivy is'the most clinging and eantaukcrous, being tho agent ox dry rot, choking the ventilation system, shutting out light and hastening dampness and decay. Thousands of pounds ■arc spent every year on Tepairs madenecessary by its; encroachments; ' Now the churches in England are to take stern steps to banish tho green-leafod invader from their walls. Both rural deans and archdeacons have been instructed to order its total divestment ■whenever found on churches under their supervision. It is suggested that the Office of Works, National Trust and other guardians of- ancient buildings may adopt similar measures to rout the parasite.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 31, 6 August 1934, Page 3
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132THE TOLL OF IVY Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 31, 6 August 1934, Page 3
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