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value. This reminds us of certain subjects that should be 
introduced with caution into all but the remotest parts of the 
wild garden. Such plants as Heracleum, Willow Herb, and 
many others, that overcome all obstacles, and not only win 
but destroy all their fellows in the struggle for life, should 
only be planted in outlying positions, islands, hedges, small 
Large-leafed Saxifrage in the Wild Garden. 
bits of isolated wood ox copse, where their effects might be 
visible for a season, and where they might ramble without 
destroying. In short, they never should be planted where 
it is desired to encourage a variety of beautiful subjects. 
Rabbits—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 hardy flowers. 
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