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may be kept to any required dimensions. It will also 

 retain its verdure, and make an excellent undergrowth 

 beneath the shade and drip of other trees. There are 

 many varieties of the common species. 



I. A. var. angustifolia. 

 (Narrow-leaved Common Holly.) 

 Has much narrower leaves than the species. 



I. A. var. altaclerensis. 



(High Clere Common Holly.) 



A handsome variety, with very broad thin leaves. 



I. A. var. ciliata. 

 (Ciliated-leaved Common Holly.) 



Leaves about two inches long, with small prickles 

 like hairs along their margins. 



I. A. var. crispa. 

 (Curled-leaved Common Holly.) 

 A variety, with curled or twisted leaves. 



I. A. var. crassifolia. 



(Thick-leaved Common Holly.) 



Has very thick leaves, which are deeply serrated. 



I. A. var. ferox. 

 (Fierce or Hedgehog Holly.) 

 In this variety each leaf has its edges rolled back, 



