8 THE WILD GARDEN. 
sunny hills of Asia Minor; from the alpine regions of the 
great continents—in a word, from almost every interesting 
region the traveller may bring seeds or plants, and establish 
near his home the pleasantest souvenirs of the various scenes 
he has visited. 
Moreover, the great merit of permanence belongs to this 
delightful phase of gardening. Select a wild rough slope, 
and embellish it with the handsomest and hardiest climbing 
plants,—say the noble mountain Clematis from Nepal, the 
sweet C. Flammula from Southern Europe, “ Virginian 
creepers” in variety, the Nootka Bramble (Rubus nutkanus 
and R. odoratus), various species of hardy vines, Jasmines, 
Honeysuckles — British and European, and wild Roses. 
Arranged with some judgment at first, such a colony might 
be left to take care of itself; time would but add to its 
attractions, and the happy owner might go away for years, 
and find it beautiful on his return. 
