HEDGING.--No. 2.

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Having been led a little off the inquiry, into the subject of the best material for fencing, by endeavouring to describe some of the different kinds of thorn, most in use for hedges; I shall now compare that of timber, which is the general article of fencing, with that of a living thorn. Timber is made into fencing in various modes, according to the convenience or fancy of the owner; some kinds are more durable than others, and it is not in every case that durable timber can be had; therefore, such as we have, must be made use of, and a considerable portion of labour is necessary to prepare it for the purpose, whether of a durable kind or not; all is perishable in its nature sooner or later, which ought never to be lost sight of in making the comparative estimate, either with stone, or a quick-set hedge, (more upon stone hereafter.