46 THE WILD GARDEN. 
Holly tree, which had been taken entire possession of by a 
wild Honeysuckle, which, originating at the root of the tree, 
had scrambled up through the branches to the top, and there, 
extending itself in all directions, had formed a large head and 
hung in festoons all round—a highly ornamental object 
indeed. The Holly had endured the subjection for many 
years, and still 
seemed to put forth 
sufficient shoots and 
leaves annually to 
ensure a steady sup- 
port to its climbing 
companion. The 
birds also had dis- 
covered that the 
dense and tangled 
thicket created by 
the Honeysuckle was 
a suitable home for 
their young, for in- 
side of it wasaregular 
rete eCimteetenimedsacom, settlement of nest 
acme of various kinds; 
and, since the tree has been moved it has been taken 
complete possession of again by the bird tribe.” The 
Honeysuckle in question is an example of what might 
be done with such handsome and free growing climbers 
and scrambling Roses. What could be more effective, for 
instance, than a lofty tree-like mass of the purple and 
white Clematis mixed, or either of these alone, or, better 
