THe LIME is of all Trees the most beau∣tiful [ 40] for Walks, and most uniform both as to its height and spreading Branches; and if set near together, affords a pleasant dark Shade; Its Blossoms in June and July are very fragrant and pleasing to the Scent.
It delights in a good rich and deep Soil: 'Tis raised from Seeds or Berries that drop from the Trees in Autumn, as also from Suckers, as the Elm-Tree is.
For the greater Ornament they are Cut or [ 50] Headed at about eight Foot high, that thereby all the Trees may be of an equal Height; but it suf∣fered to mount up without checking, they will become very tall in a short time, being quick growers.
The SYCAMORE is a Tree that delights in any indifferent or light Ground, but rather in a moist than dry. It is raised of the Keys, and sown in Autumn, when they fall from the Trees, which will come up the next Spring, being of a [ 60] speedy growth. Also Sets out from the Trees will grow, if set in moist Ground, and kept wa∣tered.
The FIR, PINE, PINASTER, and PITCH-TREE, delights in cold, high, and rocky Mountains; but Ground that is hot, dry, and sandy, is not good; they are raised of the Kernels taken out of the Clogs, which being laid in Water some Days, and then laid before some gentle Fire, will open so that you may get out the Seeds, which must be sown in Beds, as before directed for other sorts.
The Fir may be raised from Slips, it groweth lofty and streight; but the Pinaster bears the proudest and stateliest Branches, and hath a fairer and more beautiful Leaf.
Out of these Trees are made Turpentine, Rosin, Pitch, and Tar,
The HORSE-CHES NVT prospers well in England, delighting in Ground that is not too dry; the best is a rich Garden-Mould. It is a quick grower, being raised by Layers, and affords a pleasant sight in the Spring, when its Turpen∣tine Buds put forth into curious Leaves, and bears a Cluster of fine Flowers.
The LOCVS, LARCH, and PLANTA∣NVS, are not in much esteem amongst us; but afford an excellent Shade.
The CYPRESS is a curious Tree, and de∣lights most in a warm and dry Ground. It is raised from the Seed, sown in March, and well endures removing, and may be brought to grow in any fashion, either Pyramidal, which is the usual way, or in Hedges kept clipt.
The CAEDAR is a Tree not common amongst us, but grows in great plenty in America. It is raised of the Seeds, and may grow in our Cli∣mate, being a beautiful Tree.
The EVGH-TREE is an Ever-green, most commonly growing in Church-yards. 'Tis raised from the Seeds sown in Beds, which will not come up till the second Year. It is also raised of Suckers or Plants, but is difficult to grow. The Wood is very hard, and fit for divers curious Works.
The BAY-TREE delights to grow best in the Shade, like unto the Lawrel; yet it will grow in most Places and Soils. It is raised from Seeds, Suckers, Sets, or Layers, as the Law∣rel.
The PRIVET hath been formerly more used than at present for Hedges between Walks, as also for Arbors, being an Ever-green.
The PHILLYREA is a beautiful Plant, always in its Verdure, and now much used in Hedges, Arbors, or the like, instead of Privet: It delights in a warm fertil Soyl; 'tis a very quick grower, and may be raised of the Seeds or Berries, sown in the Spring; as also of the Slips, set like the Slips of Box.
The ALATERNVS prospers well in this Kingdom; It is very beautiful and useful for Hedges and Arbors, being green, with an early Blossom. 'Tis raised from Seeds, and is a swift grower.