THK HOLLIES 



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foliage and fruit. Of the two species with evergreen spiny-edged leaves, 

 the EuRoi'KAN HOI.LV (64) Ilex Aquifolium, has briglit'-r red lierries 

 but does not seem to. thrive in our 

 climate ; the AMERICAN IIoi.i.v 

 ((55) Ilex op&ca, with duller 



FIG. 70. Cassena. FIG. 71. Inkberry. 



berries, is wild throughout and frequent in cultivation. The fruit of both 

 remain on the plants through the winter and have extensive use in indoor 



FIG. 72. Swamp Holly. 



FIG. 73. La rue-leaved Holly. 



