Close by was a picturesque old thatched summer-house, covered with roses; on each side were glades of chestnut, hornbeam, and lime trees, and looking westward Windsor Castle could be seen on the far horizon.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
He taught them how to shoot with his hornbeam bow and spiked arrows, and many another bit of woodcraft learned of his fast friend Job, while they taught him unheard-of games, and told him tales of the marvellous world beyond the sea, a world that was as a dream to him.
"A Hero of Ticonderoga"
Rowland E. Robinson
The Sun, shining with mellow Light on the mown Grass and fresh dipt hornbeam Hedges, made even the commonest Objects distinct and cheerfulle; and the Air was soe cleare, we coulde hear the Village Childreh afar off at theire Play.
"Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary"
Anne Manning