T. baccata 



leaves. The variegation is not constant, how- 

 ever. 



T. b. fastigiata aurea, Standish = hibernica 

 aurea, and " Golden Irish Yew." Like the 

 majority of the golden Yews the colour of the 

 leaves of this variety is best on the under- 

 surface, that on the upper side being intermixed 

 with green. It is a very conspicuous variety, 

 and varies somewhat in colour according to the 

 nursery from which it is procured. 



T. b. fastigiata grandis. A selected form 

 of the " Golden Irish Yew/' with the golden 

 colouring more prominently developed on the 

 upper surface. 



T. b. fastigiata Standishii. As in the case 

 of the foregoing, this is a very richly coloured 

 form of the " Golden Irish Yew." 



T. b. Fisheri. This is a green-leaved variety 

 of spreading habit. The main branches are 

 developed more or less horizontally, and there 

 is no special leader. It forms a very nice bush. 



T. b. Foxii. A small-leaved variety of 

 spreading habit, forming a low, compact bush, 

 suitable for a position on rock work. It grows 

 slowly, especially in height. 



T. b. fructu-luteo. This resembles the type in 

 every respect, save that the fleshy covering of 

 the fruit is of a golden colour. It fruits freely 

 and is very attractive in autumn. When grow- 

 ing near a red-fruited plant the contrast between 



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