THE HOLLIES 



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

 the European Holly (64) — Ilex Aquifoliuin, — has brighter red berries 

 but does not seem to thrive in our 

 climate ; the American Holly 

 (65) — Ilex op^ca, — with duller 



Cassena 



Fig. 71. — Inkbeny. 



berries, 

 remain 



is wild throughout and frequent in cultivation. The fruit 

 on the plants through the winter and have extensive use in 



of both 

 indoor 



Fig. 72. — Swamp Holly. 



Fig. 73. — Large-leaved Holly. 



