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the Irish Yew. We have lately received it from the 

 Continent. 



T. B. var. lutea. Endlicher. 

 (Yellow-berried Yew.) 



Does not differ in general appearance from the 

 Common Tew, but has berries of a bright yellow, 

 which render it very attractive when in fruit. 



T. B. var. stricta. Gardens. 

 (Erect-branched Common Yew.) 



A handsome variety, with erect branches, and much 

 smaller leaves than the species. 



T. B. var. sparsifolia. London. 

 (Scattered-leaved Common Yew.) 



Combines the habit of the species with the foliage 

 of Taxus fastigiata, or Irish Tew. 



T. B. var. variegata. London. 

 (Variegated Yew.) 



Has the foliage blotched with whitish yellow. Inter- 

 esting to those who love variegated plants. 



TAXUS CANADENSIS. WilUenow. 



(The Canadian Yew.) 

 STN. Taxus procumbens. Loddiges. 

 Indigenous to Canada, the banks of the Columbia 



