Holly, Yew and Box 



The leaves are similar in shape to those of the 

 last-mentioned variety, but a trifle larger. 



B. s. pendula. This is without doubt one of 

 the very best evergreens we possess. It attains 

 tree-like proportions, forming a distinct trunk 

 with an upright leading shoot. The secondary 

 branches are pendulous, and the whole tree is of 

 very graceful outline. Fine specimens of it may 

 be seen in the neighbourhood of the ruinous 

 arch at Kew. Another pendulous variety is 

 known with rather large leaves and stronger 

 branches, it also is very ornamental. Both are 

 green-leaved varieties. 



B. s. prostrata. The principal peculiarity of 

 this green-leaved variety lies in the horizontal 

 growth of the branches. It never attains a height 

 of more than a few feet, but covers a considerable 

 area of ground. 



B. s. pyramidalis. This variety is distin- 

 guished by its stiff, pyramidal habit and formal 

 outline. It is a green-leaved variety, and is used 

 to some extent for topiary work; for ordinary 

 decorative gardening it is not commendable. 



B. s. rosmarinifolia = B. rosmarinifolius, B. 

 thymifolia, and " Rosemary-leaved Box." An 

 elegant habited variety, with small, dark green 

 leaves. It forms a shapely bush several feet 

 high of graceful outline, and does not quickly 

 outgrow its position. For topiary work, it was 

 at one time used extensively. 



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