Holly, Yew and Box 



of growth and somewhat stiff outline. The 

 leaves are deep green and of medium size, rarely 

 exceeding f of an inch in length. Although of 

 upright habit, it forms a much more spreading 

 plant than the " Irish Yew." 



T. b. ericoides = empetrifolia, microphylla, and 

 Mitchelli. This forms but a low growing 

 bush, and cannot be called ornamental. The 

 leaves are small and of a bronzy or purplish 

 colour in winter. It is a suitable subject for 

 planting on rockwork. 



T. b. expansa. A very distinct, green-leaved 

 variety of upright growth and good habit. It 

 is readily distinguished among other varieties 

 by its comparatively large leaves, from i to ij 

 inches long, which show the pale green of the 

 reverse side rather conspicuously, forming a 

 striking contrast to the rich dark green of the 

 upper surface. It is of rapid growth, and worthy 

 attention for general planting. 



T. b. fastigiata, London = T. hibernica, Hooker ; 

 and " The Irish Yew." This, like the 

 variety adpressa, is quite distinct in general 

 appearance from the type. It is of upright 

 habit, resembling in character the " Lombardy 

 Poplar." The leaves are very dark green, and 

 are more scattered on the branches than are 

 those of the type. It is useful for planting in 

 positions where a spreading tree would be out of 

 place, whilst it can be advantageously used for 



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