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seedling in the nurseries of Messrs. Dickson at 

 Chester, England, about 1826, and is sold under the 

 erroneous name of T. tardiva. Of this pleasing 

 Yew there are varieties aurea and variegata. Alto- 

 gether fifty or more varieties and forms of the Euro- 

 pean Yew have received names, and they exhibit 

 the widest possible range of variation in form and 

 general appearance. I forbear mention of more 

 in detail, but I do wish to emphasize the fact that 

 the most distinct forms are of seedling origin, mostly 

 chance finds in a long period of cultivation. So if the 

 Japanese Yew be raised from seeds over a long pe- 

 riod, and in separated localities, there will beyond 

 doubt arise just as great a variety of forms of it, and 

 these will find a ready welcome in the gardens 

 of all parts of this country where the seasons are as 

 severe as those in New England. For the region 

 of the Pacific seaboard and other mild parts the Eng- 

 lish Yew and its forms are well suited, but for the 

 colder parts of this country the Japanese Yew is the 

 only really hardy Yew. 



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