The =Cornish Elm= (_Ulmus cornubiense_), unfortunately, is far too seldom seen either as a standard or in our woodlands, for which the propagator is greatly to blame, there not being offered anything like a sufficient quantity to meet the demand. As a park or hedgerow tree this distinct and well-marked variety of the elm has much to recommend it—such as a narrow branch-spread in proportion to the height, suitability for exposed situations, and the very decided ornamental character it imparts to the landscape when properly placed. The principal advantages of this tree for hedgerow or field planting are that no pruning is required to keep the branches in bounds, that the spread of branches is very small in proportion to the tree’s height, and that the roots do not approach too near the surface, or ramify to any great extent, so as to become injurious to crops in their immediate vicinity. The =English Elm= (_Ulmus campestris_) is another tree of value for hedgerow planting, and is, perhaps, more commonly used for that purpose than any other. Like the Cornish variety, though in very much less degree, it has an upward inclination, the ramification of its branches being narrow in proportion to its height, while as an ornamental tree and valuable timber-producer it is held in high esteem. As a shelter tree it is of great value, and as the branches, particularly the lower, seldom spread to a great extent, the injury caused to the adjoining crop is usually not very serious. The =British Oak= (_Quercus Robur_) is of about equal value with the elm for hedgerow planting—indeed by careful manipulation it is even superior to that tree, being, perhaps, less injurious to the herbage beneath it, and the roots having a greater downward tendency. As an ornamental tree and valuable timber-producer the oak requires no praise from us, these qualities having been recognised from the earliest date. It bears pruning with impunity, so that all ungainly or far-spreading branches can be cut back or foreshortened at pleasure; while those near the ground, which in any way interfere with the fence or crop, can, by judicious management, be altogether removed. Several of the fastigiate forms of the oak are equally, if not better, suited for hedgerow planting. The =Lombardy Poplar= (_Populus fastigiata_).—Although of but little value as a timber-producer, yet, as an ornamental tree of singular habit and appearance, the Lombardy poplar is almost unique amongst our hardy deciduous trees.