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Tlex — continued. 
upper half of the leaf forming a large, entire, oblong, bluntish 
lobe. A remarkable form, sometimes known as latispina minor, 
l. nana, andl. pyugmæg. (G. C. n. s., ii. 687.) 
I. A. Hendersoni (Henderson’s). /. about 2łin. long by 1§in. 
broad, oblong-elliptic, opaque, dark green with sunken veins, 
margin generally entire. Bark purplish. See Fig. 277. 
I. A. heterophylla (variable-leaved). l. ovate or elliptic-ovate, 
about 2in. long, lin. to lin. wide, twisted near the point, entire 
—— spinose. A strong-growing form. (G. C. n. s., ii. 
I. A. H (Hodgins’). Z. very broadly ovate, 3in. to 4in. 
‘long, 2żin. broad, with distant and rather unequally-disposed but 
strong spines. A handsome form. 
I. A. maderensis (Madeira). Z. ovate or ovate-oblong, with a 
short acuminate point, 3in, long, about 1gin. wide; margin with 
tolerably regular spines lying in the plane of the leaf. Less hardy 
than many others. 
I. A. monstrosa (monstrous). J. oblong, much acuminated, with 
numerous strongly-developed — spines, which are mostly 
directed upwards. (G. C. n. s., ii. 751.) 
I. A. myrtifolia (Myrtle-leaved).* I. ovate-lanceolate, lin. to 1}in. 
long, žin. to šin. broad, usually moderately spiny at the margin, 
but sometimes quite entire. Known also as angustifolia. 
(G. C. n. s., ii. 687.) 
I. A. nobilis (noble). Z. roundish-ovate, 2łin. to 3łin. long, with 
somewhat distant, bold, marginal spines. A’ vigorous-growing 
form, (G. C.n. s., ii. 9— 
Fic. 278. LEAF OF ILEX AQUIFOLIUM OVATA. 
I. A. ovata (ovate-leaved). l. ovate, 24in. long, with ular 
angular, scarcely spiny teeth. A slow-growing but distinct form. 
See Fig. 278. (G. C. n. s., ii. 751.) : 
I. A. platyphylla (broad-leaved).* l. broadly-ovate, 34in. long, 
2łin. broad; spines variable in disposition, sometimes evenly 
` disposed around the edge. 
Fic. 279. LEAF OF ILEX AQUIFOLIUM PYRAMIDALIS. 
A. pyramidalis (pyramidal). Z. ovate, acuminate, dark green, 
with six or eight spines on the same plane as the leaf. A distinct 
ie 28. more erect, pyramidal habit than most others. See 
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AQUIFOLIUM TORTUOSA, 
THE DICTIONARY OF GARDENING, 
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Tlex—continued. 
I. A. serratifolia (saw-edge-leaved). Z. lanceolate, about lhin. 
long and żin. broad, stiff; midrib convexly curved; spines 
numerous, regular, stoutish. Resembling myrtifolia. (G. C. 
n. s., ii. 687.) 
I. A, tortuosa (twisted). Z. nearly 2in. long, about lin. broad, the 
blade being once spirally twisted, the edge being, inaddition, 
more or less revolute or marginate, rarely spiny. A vigorous 
grower, of dense habit. Commonly known as the Screw Holly. 
See Fig. 280. 
I. A. Whittin ensis (Whittington’s).* J. lanceolate, or 
elliptic-ovate, about 2}in. long, gin. wide, sometimes slightly 
recurved; spines numerous, stiff. An elegant and distinct form. 
(G. C. n. s., ii. 687.) 
II. Silver and Gold-leaved Varieties. 
I. A. albo-picta (white-blotched). 
medio-picta. 
I. A, argentea el tissima (very elegant silver-striped). J. 
elliptic or elliptic-ovate, about 2}in. long, with unequal spines, 
which are generally few and distant; central part dark gréen, 
with grey blotches; margin creamy-white. Known also as 
elegantissima. 
I. A. entea marginata (silver-margined).* l. broadly-ovate, 
2in. to 2żin. long, usually spiny, dark green, with the disk slightly 
mottled, and with an irregular narrowish silvery margin. There 
are several garden names for this old variety, including albo mar- 
ginata, argentea lato marginata, and variegata argentea. 
A synonym of J. A. argentea 
Fig, 281. LEAF OF ILEX AQUIFOLIUM ARGENTEA MEDIO-PICTA. 
I. A. argentea medio-picta (white blotched). l. ovate or 
cuneately-ovate, liin. to 2in. long, about lin. broad, with strong 
and much divaricated spines. Colour dark green at edge, with 
large central blotch of creamy-white. Bark green. SYNS. I. A. 
albo-picta, I. Silver Milkmaid. See Fig. 281. 
I. A. argentea stricta (upright silvery). l oblong-elliptic, 2in. 
to 2sin. long, lłiħ. broad; spines somewhat wavy; disk con- 
spicuously mottled with flakes of green and greyish-green ; edge 
broadly and unequally margined with creamy-white. 
I, A. aurea angustifolia (narrow-leaved golden).* J. elliptic- 
oblong, — żin. s 2łin. long, nearly lin. broad, with a 
spiny and rather wavy edge; centre e green; margin dee 
golden. (G. C. n. s., v. 44.) paS Gi — 
I. A, aurea latifolia (broad-leaved golden),* 1. ovate, 2in. to 2sin. 
long, strongly divaricate, and with well-developed spines ; disk 
splashed with pale green, and there is a narrow but irregular 
deep»golden edge. ‘ 
I. A. aurea maculata (gold-spotted). Z. oblong-ovate, about 
23in, long, with distant triangular spines; disk with a large 
blotch of creamy-yellow, surrounded by a green border. A dis- 
tinct variety, sometimes known as maculata aurea. 
I. A. aurea marginata bromelizfolia (gold-margined Bro- 
melia-leaved). J. ovate, with flattish distant marginal spines, and 
a flat acutely-lengthened point ; disk mottled with pale green on 
a dark green ground; margin with an unequal but well-defined 
band of yellow. Known also as bromelivsfolia aureo-marginata. 
I. A. aurea marginata fructu-luteo (vold-margined, yellow- 
berried). Berries yellow. 1. ovate, 23in. long, coarsely and rather 
— spined; disk green, blotched with grey ; edge greenish- 
yellow. 
I. A. aurea picta latifolia (gold-painted, broad-leaved).* 
Golden Milkmaid. 2, ovate or broadly-ovate, 2in. or more in 
length, and sometimes 1Jin. broad ; spines variable in number 
and position; disk irregnlarly marked by a large branching 
deep yellow blotch, with an irregular, often narrow, deep 
glossy green margin. "A very handsome and distinct form. 
(G. C. a. s; v. 365.) 
I. A. aurea * Golden Queen. Z. broadly-ovate, 24in. to 
din. long, l4in. to 2in. broad, with very strong spreading and 
variously-directed spines ; disk usually much mottled with grey 
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