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of pyramidal habit, with long and rather narrow serrated leaves. 

 /. crenata is a dwarf slow-growing species, with small, ovate, 

 glossy green leaves. /. latvfolia is a noble-looking Holly, with 

 Magnolia-like foliage. In the South of England it is hardy, but 

 in the northern counties requires the protection of a wall. It is 

 vigorous in growth, with leaves Qin. long by 3in. broad. They 

 are oblong-lanceolate, and toothed at the margins. /. cornuta 

 deserves a place on account of its distinct appearance. The 

 stiff leaves are supplied with from three to five formidable 

 spines. 



Of forms belonging to I. Aquifoliinn the following are 

 meritorious : nigrescens, large, broad, smooth green leaves, ferox 

 (Hedgehog Holly), with its curled spiny leaves, the upper 

 surface being furnished with numerous short prickles, reciirva 

 {tortuosa)^ sometimes called Screw Holly, also has small curled 

 leaves, latispina is free in growth, with broad leaves and long 

 spines. Hodginsi is a grand variety, and well adapted for 

 avenues, and is of good growth ; the broad leaves are beset with 

 short spines, and it carries an abundance of berries, atrovirens 

 {Madeirensis atrovirens) is another handsome variety, with large 

 flat leaves of a pale green colour, platyphylla is a first-rate 

 variety, with broad polished green leaves, pyramidal habit, and 

 a good berry-bearer. ovata, although not of quick growth, 

 should not be passed over. Henderso?ii is an invaluable kind 

 for decorative planting, free in growth, with handsome, broad, 

 smooth, glossy green leaves, scotica is also worthy of mention. 

 donningtonensis is conspicuous for its long, sharply-pointed, spiny 

 leaves, and is a beautiful kind. 



Golden-leaved : aiirea angiistifolia is of free growth, with narrow 

 prickly leaves, pale green in the centre, and edged with yellow. 

 aurea regina (Golden Queen) has long been recognised as a 

 handsome Holly ; the large leaves have a bold, irregular, deep 

 yellow margin, while the central portion is of a polished green, 

 speckled with silvery-grey. Golden King is a new and even 

 finer variety than the last-named ; in habit it is similar to the 

 well-known Hodgins Holly, from which it is a sport. The leaves 

 are larger than those of Golden Queen, and the colouring is more 

 intense : a fine acquisition. Madame Briot is showy, and very 

 free; the large greenish-yellow leaves are margined with clear 

 yellow. Cookii is distinct, but less decorative than those 

 mentioned above. Wateriana {aurea pumila and Waterer's Dwarf 

 Golden) is a gem, growing freely, and forming a compact bush, 

 with smooth green leaves, shaded with yellow in the centre, and 

 bordered with deep yellow ; for small gardens this is a grand 

 Holly, flavescens (Moonlight) is conspicuous by reason of its 

 leaves being blotched and suffused with yellow, aurea marginata 

 broinelicefolia is an excellent kind, with large ovate leaves and 

 few spines ; it is a rich green, with a bold margin of rich 



