Hedge

Fence made of living plants growing in line close enough to prevent the pa age of animals. A perfect hedge plant must be of vigorous growth, perfectly hardy in the locality where grown, and must po e the power of continually throwing out new shoots close to the ground, when cut back. Osage orange, honey locust, and several varieties of thorn are the leading plants for useful hedges in the n. U.S. For ornamental hedges a large variety of shrubs and trees may be used.