Seed sowing is to be recommended in the formation of gorse fences, and after preparing and well working the soil, 1 lb. of seed to every 100 lineal yards will be found sufficient for sowing down. It should be remembered that in order to keep the fence full and bushy, pruning should take place immediately after flowering and before seeds are produced. Cutting over the hedge at ground level every third year will be very beneficial to this fence. (2) =Ornamental Hedges—Holly.=—This makes an excellent ornamental fence, and it is occasionally though rarely used for plantation purposes. The ground should be thoroughly prepared, and, if necessary, enriched by a dressing of strong loam, and the plants inserted in May. The holly can be planted when of almost any height, if previous transplanting was attended to. =Yew.=—For purposes similar to the latter, the yew is generally in use. It may be planted at any time, but should be kept well watered until it has become established. =Laurustinus.=—As a flowering hedge for garden or lawn purposes few shrubs are of greater value than the laurustinus, particularly in maritime districts. In severe winters it suffers considerably, though generally fresh growths are sent up from the root-stock. Pruning should be carefully done, so that the flowering shoots are not cut away. =Box.=—Very neat and serviceable garden fences are made of this shrub. It grows freely and stands pruning well. =Rosa rugosa= and =R. rubiginosa= (Sweet Briar).—Both these species of rose have come greatly into favour for garden subdivisions, for which they are peculiarly suitable. They make charming hedges, are of easy growth, and stand pruning with impunity. Of course, where they are wanted to flower great care in pruning is necessary. =Laurel.=—Both the common and Colchic laurels make fairly good hedges, but they are apt to get gappy by portions dying out. This can, however, easily be remedied by filling up with others instead. They bear trimming well. =Aucuba japonica= forms a useful and ornamental hedge, stands pruning well, and lasts for a long time. =Berberis Darwinii= and =B. stenophylla= are both highly ornamental hedge shrubs, and when not pruned too severely flower with great freedom. Shortening the long shoots with a pocket-knife is best. =Cleaning and Pruning.=—An annual cleaning of the ground alongside hedges must never be neglected, as weeds rob the soil of its nourishment, choke the young plants, and to a great extent prevent the free access of rain to the roots of the hedge plants. The common hoe is, for this purpose, to be recommended, and any weeds that cannot be got at around the stems must be removed by the hand. Ivy, elder and honeysuckle should all be treated as weeds, for they are highly injurious to hedges, be these young or old.