—

AND FENCES. 5

1

long before they begin to decay; fo that they are in acai much more durable than dikes, although it is longer before they become of ufe to the perfon who plants them.

Which of thefe two kind of fences will upon the whole be moft eligible, muift, in general, be determined by the circum- {tances and views of the poffeflor of the cround to be inclofed. If. he is a tenant who has a fhort leafe, without a profpect of getting it renewed, or, if he has im- mediate occafion for a eee te fence, it will, perhaps, in general, be moft prudent in him to make choice of dikes, if the materials for rearing thefe are at hand; but if it is probable that his pofterity may reap any advantage from thefe in+ clofures, it will in general be more for his advantage to make choice of hedges.

¢ Il. Of Dry Stone Dikes.

If you live in acountry whe re good free- ftone can be eafily got, and dine can be B 3 procured