Trees, Shrubs and Vines 
(petals 5), in erect spike-like clusters, rather showy, 10 stamens; 
July, August. RANGE: Maine to Virginia, wet places near 
coast ; 3°-10° high. 
12. Itea. (I. virginica.) 
LEAF : 2'-3', simple, alternate, finely serrate, oblong or oval, 
apex sharp, short-stemmed. FLOWER: p., white (petals 5, lance- 
shaped, much longer than calyx), small, in spike-like clusters ; 
June. New Jersey and south; wet places near coast; 6° high. 
13. Mountain Ilex. (I. montana.) 
LEAF: 3'-5’, simple, alternate, serrate, ovate to elliptical, apex 
tapering, smooth. FLOWER: p. and m., white or greenish- 
white, small (petals and stamens 4-6, sepals hairy-fringed), 
single or few-clustered; May. FRuitT: red or purple. RANGE: 
Pennsylvania and south along mountains, locally in New York. 
14. Soft Ilex. (I. mollis.) 
LEAF: as in 13, but downy beneath. FLOWER: as in 13, but 
the staminate in /arge clusters; May. Locally in Pennsylvania, 
and south in mountains. 
15. Winterberry. Black Alder. (Ilex verticillata.) 
LEAF: 2'-3', simple, alternate, serrate, obovate to wedge— 
lance-shaped, base and apex pointed, veins beneath downy. 
FLOWER: as in 13, and almost stemless; May, June; fruit 
bright red. (Pl. II.) 
16. Smooth Winterberry. (I. levigata.) 
LEAF: as in 13, but rather glossy above, smooth beneath. 
FLOWER : as in 13, but the staminate on long stems; fruit bright 
red; near water. 
17. Inkberry. (Ilex glabra.) 
LEAF: 1I'-2', simple, alternate, serrate foward apex, oblong, 
base wedge-shaped, glossy above, leathery. FLOWER: as in 13, 
but stems 4’ long; June. Fruit: black, shining. Massachu- 
setts to Virginia, near coast; 2°-3° high. (PI. II.) 
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