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value. This reniiiuls lis of certain sulijects that should be 

 introduced with I'autioii into all Imt the remotest parts of the 

 wild garden. Such plants as Heracleuni, Willow Herb, and 

 many others, that overcome all obstacles, and not only win 

 but destroy all their fellows in the strujigie for life, should 

 only be planted in untlving ])(i>itinns. islands, hedges, small 



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Large-leafed Saxifrage in the Wild (larden. 



l)its of isolated wood or copse, where their effects might l)e 

 visible for a season, and where they might ramble without 

 destroying. In short, they never should l)e planted where 

 it is desired to encourage a variety of beautiful sul)jects. 

 liabbits — dreaded vermin to the wild gardener — are kept 

 out here effectually by means of wire fencing. The presence 

 of these pests prevents all success in the wild garden. The 

 encouragement of creatures that feed on slugs is desirable, as 

 these are the most potent cause of mischief to liard}^ flowers. 



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