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The reputation of the Yew for longevity, its ability to thrive in both sunlight and shade, 

 its immunity to insect invasion and the fact that few other evergreen trees will exist and 

 actually thrive where a lack of moisture exists, as long as the Yew, establishes it as the 

 most robust, durable and useful of evergreens for landscape work. 



TAXUS baccata (English Yew). One of our 



most interesting plants. Pyramidal, with spreading 

 branches and dark green foliage. The forebears of 

 this plant supplied the English with the wood for 

 their bows in ancient days. 



T. baccata adpressa erecta (Upright Shortleaf 

 English Yew). A distinct form which originated 

 in England. Erect branches, columnar in outline. 

 The very short foliage is a pleasing olive green. 



T. baccata argentea (Variegated English Yew). 



Vigorous, dense, compact. Young leaves are striped 

 pale yellow and the older ones have whitish mar- 

 gins. No collection of Yews is complete without this 

 interesting, ever-changing form. 



T. baccata aurea (Golden English Yew). A 



hardy type with leaves that are golden yellow at 

 the tips and on the margins. Very effective with 

 dark-leaved evergreens. 



T. baccata cheshuntensis (Cheshunt Yew). An 



attractive upright form. Ascending branches and 

 narrow leaves, dark green above and bluish-green 

 below. A good accent plant for small gardens. 



T. baccata dovastoni (Dovaston Yew). Hand- 

 some form. Wide spreading branches are slightly 

 pendulous at the tips. Covered with short, dull 

 green foliage. 



T. baccata dovastoni aurea ( Golden Dovaston 

 Yew). Similiar to the Dovaston Yew but with 

 leaves variegated with golden yellow. Brightens up 

 sombre spots in the garden. 



T. baccata erecta (Broom Yew). Dense and 

 bushy. Slender upright branches and small narrow 

 leaves of rich, deep green. Very neat hedge or edging. 



T. baccata erecta aurea (Golden Broom Yew). 



Dense, compact, upright. Crowded foliage tipped 

 with bright, golden yellow. 



T. baccata fastigiata (Irish Yew). Branches and 

 branchlets grow upright, forming a dense columnar 

 mass of dark, glossy green foliage. Rich and pic- 

 turesque, it is truly one of the aristocrats of American 

 gardens. 



T. baccata fastigiata aurea (Golden Irish Yew). 



Upright, columnar in outline. Young foliage is a 

 pleasing golden color. 



Illustrating the importance of developing a point of interest in home landscape design. Whether the place 

 to be planted covers acres or a few square feet this fundamental principle, with variations, always shoidd 



be remembered to create unity and sustain interest. 

 Alexander & Strong, L. A., Cleveland Ernest Graham 



