HAWTHORNE HEDGES.
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Hawthorne Hedges. — In your issue of September 24th "Farmer," Gore, states that before planting quicks he cuts off all the tops to within an inch of where the upper roots begin. He I adds, " this makes them grow strong." I beg to correct this error, as it I weakens every plant. The leaves are .thelungs of a'plant, and it cannot make roots without leaves. In planting quicks, only the straggling ends of either roots or branches should be cut off. 1 'could give plenty of sounder reasons, but let "Farmer," Gore, just try the experiment of planting a hundred quicks as I recommend and a hundred mutilated as he describes, and he will soon see which makes the best fence. Of course after the young quicks are well established they may be pruned or trimmed every season, but not too close. — Farmer, Christchurch.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume II, Issue 169, 7 November 1881, Page 2 (Supplement)
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151HAWTHORNE HEDGES. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume II, Issue 169, 7 November 1881, Page 2 (Supplement)
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