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Variegated Varieties op H. helix. 



Marginata has the importance of a sub-generic, or at least 

 of a sub-specific term, owing to the number of varieties that may 

 be grouped under it, and that are separated only by trifling 

 differences, forming a series of gradations in size, form, and 

 colour. Under the garden name " Marginata" I place a variety 

 with green stems, purplish leaf-stalks, leaves bluntly triangular, 

 the colour dull green with a thin wash of grey ; the margins 

 white during summer ; in autumn changing to a creamy hue 

 with tints of red or purple. Only one variety in the collection 

 agrees with my Marginata, and it is contributed by Mr. Fraser 

 as Arborescens marginata. x x x . 



Marginata grandis has leaves broadly ovate, with bold margin 

 of creamy variegation never tending to a tone of yellow, and 

 with a shade of blue in the green blade of the leaf. It is a true 

 running Ivy, although it produces occasional short spurs on 

 which the leaves are narrowed as in fruiting Ivies, and these 

 spurs become fruitful if allowed to remain. The growth is 

 short and stout. The plant fills up well from the bottom, and 

 is singularly massive and beautiful when in suitable circum- 

 stances, such as a moist shady situation may ensure. Contributed 

 by Mr. Fraser as Arborescens variegata. Syn. Marginata 

 robusta, Arborescens marginata, Tricolor, Elegantissima, Arbo- 

 rescens marginata grandis. x x x . 



Marginata major agrees generally with the last, but the 

 variegation has a decided tinge of yellow, and it is unusual for 

 spurs bearing narrow ovate leaves to appear, the growth being 

 even and of running habit throughout. Contributed by Mr. 

 Fraser as Marginata purpurea. Syn. Marginata argentea, 

 Marginata pulchella, Marginata elegantissima, Marginata pur- 

 purea, Silver Stripe. 



Marginata media comes near to Marginata grandis, but does 

 not produce spurs, and is always less robust. The variegation 

 shows no trace of yellow. Contributed by Mr. Fraser as Mar- 

 ginata robusta, and by Mr. Turner as Elegantissima marginata 

 rubra. Syn. Marginata elegantissima, Elegantissima marginata 

 rubra, x x x. 



Marginata minor includes a few forms that might with some 

 propriety have separate names ; but I have felt it better to group 



