Holly, Yew and Box 



T. b. adpressa variegata differs from the others 

 by having some of the shoots variegated with 

 white. It is, however, less handsome than the 

 golden variety. 



T. b. argentea. A form with silver varie- 

 gated leaves. The variegation consists of silver 

 marginal stripes on the under surface of the 

 young leaves and a greyish upper surface ; much 

 of the colour is lost before winter. It is less 

 ornamental than the golden-leaved varieties. 



T. b. albo-variegata. This variety is re- 

 cognised by means of some of the leaves being 

 variegated with white. The variegation is not, 

 however, evenly distributed, being confined to 

 portions of branches here and there. As an 

 ornamental garden plant it has few pretensions, 

 and is only worthy of notice in those gardens 

 where full collections of varieties are aimed at. 



T. b. aurea. A variety of compact habit, 

 with pretty golden variegated leaves. As in 

 most of the golden-leaved Yews, the colour is 

 most brilliant on the under surface, that on the 

 upper side being often but narrow marginal lines, 

 whilst the under side is golden throughout. As 

 the leaves have a peculiar method of showing 

 their under-surfaces, the full value of the colour- 

 ing is gained. The gold colour is retained only 

 during the first year, changing to green after- 

 wards. A great deal of latitude has to be given 

 this variety, for forms are to be found which 



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