Amongst coniferous trees, if we except the =Larch= and =Scotch Fir=, few are at all suitable for the end in question. The larch is a much-neglected fence and park tree, this being attributable to an erroneous impression that it is of too stiff and cold an appearance, either for standing singly or giving effect to the landscape. Nothing can, however, be farther from the facts, as when placed so that its fine form is seen to advantage, few deciduous trees are more picturesque than the larch, or offer a better contrast to the ordinary run of our forest trees. It also occasions less damage to the undergrowing herbage than most trees, while, at the same time, it enriches the soil to a great extent by the annual shedding of its leaves. The =Scotch Fir=, especially for shelter-giving purposes, has much to recommend it for being extensively planted as stock-shelter in the corners of exposed fields. As it usually rises to a great height without branches, it cannot be considered as extremely injurious to its surroundings, although the shallow-running roots can hardly be spoken of as non-injurious to the greensward. =Planting and Fencing.=—Whether for planting in the hedgerow or singly in the fields, good, strong, well-rooted specimens should always be used—indeed, it is well when a home nursery is on the estate to have these specially prepared, by frequent transplantings for a few years previous to their final planting out. The nursery management will require both care and experience, so that trees with strong, fibrous roots equally distributed around the stem may be produced; lanky, ill-grown, and ill-rooted plants having but a poor chance of succeeding under the circumstances. From 10 ft. to 14 ft. will be found the most suitable size for the purpose under consideration. The pits for their reception should be opened of sufficient size to admit the roots without cramping or bending, the bottom and sides being made loose and free with a pick—it will be all the better if the pits have been opened for some time previously to planting, the winter frosts having a beneficial effect in clearing and pulverizing the soil. This is, however, seldom convenient, as, if in the field, they become filled in, and trampled on by cattle, while gaps in the fences occasioned by these cannot well remain open for any length of time. The better plan—at least, we have found it so—is to open the pits, plant the trees, and have these fenced in on the same day, as by this method no part of the work has ever to be done a second time, everything being finished up as the work proceeds. In planting, be careful to spread the roots out in an even manner around the stem, as, by so doing, the tree is not only more firmly fixed in the ground, but is enabled to collect food from all quarters.