T. baccata 



exhibit a wide range of habit and colouring, 

 probably due to being raised from seeds. 



T. b. aurea variegata. This differs from the 

 last-named, principally in habit, the general effect 

 being looser. 



T. b. Barroni. One of the most showy of 

 the golden-leaved varieties, the habit being 

 dense and the colour very rich. It stands out 

 distinct from other Yews by reason of the rich 

 coppery colour of the foliage ; the young shoots 

 are also of a deeper orange than those of other 

 varieties. The upper surface of the leaves is more 

 richly coloured than most other varieties. 



T. b. brevifolia This must not be confused 

 with the species from Western North America, 

 known as T. brevifolia, nor with the variety 

 adpressa, which numbers among its synonyms 

 the name of brevifolia. The true variety brevi- 

 folia forms a medium-sized bush with small, 

 densely arranged leaves, which rarely exceed 

 half an inch in length, and during winter assume 

 a bronzy hue. 



T. b. Dovastoni, Carr. = Dovastoni, Hort ; pen- 

 dula, Hort\ and umbraculifera, Hort. Of the 

 many varieties, this is certainly one of the most 

 handsome. It is easily recognised from other 

 sorts by reason of the pendulous or weeping 

 character of the branchlets. Standing on a lawn 

 away from other plants it is a most imposing 

 object, and always attracts attention. The 

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