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V ax. ferox (Hedgehog Holly). — A curious variety with medium-sized or 

 small leaves, distinguished by having spines not only on the margins but 

 also clustered on the convex surface. Ferox argentea has white spines 

 both at the margins and on the surface, and that part of the leaf from 

 which they spring is also white ; ferox aurea has a large blotch of yellow 

 on the leaf, but the spines are green. All three varieties are marked, not 

 only by the formidable armature of the foliage, but also by the recurved 

 margins and "curly " leaves. 



Var. Fisheri. — Mr. Bean writes : " Whilst many of the leaves of this 

 holly are like those of the ordinary form, only larger, and having bigger and 

 more irregular teeth, others are remarkably distinct in having a narrow 

 triangular shape, and tapering gradually from the truncate base to a fine 

 point, the margins being almost or quite unarmed. The largest leaves 

 are 4 inches long by 2 inches wide." 



Var. flavescens (Moonlight Holly). — This is strongly reminiscent of our 

 common holly, but the young foliage has a delicate yellow tinge. The 

 effect of this peculiar colouring suggested the popular name of Moonlight 

 Holly. 



Var. fructu-luteo. — This is distinguished by bright yellow berries, and 

 is for this reason an interesting shrub. When seen in certain lights it is 

 almost as fascinating as the common red-berried holly. Nothing is more 

 beautiful than a well-berried specimen of the common red-fruited holly in 

 bright weather, but in dull, sunless, or murky weather this yellow-fruited 

 variety is the more effective. 



Var. handsworthensis. — This is sometimes described as a variegated 

 variety, but the true handsworthensis has small spiny leaves quite 

 distinct, and dark shining green in colour. 



Var. latispina. — A holly distinct in appearance and vigorous in growth. 

 The leaves are sometimes without, and sometimes with, spines, which are 

 conspicuous for size and a curious twist. 



Var. maderensis variegata. — Like the golden Laivsoniana, this is not 

 very constant, and perhaps it is not advisable to plant it, at least freely. 



Var. Marnochii. — A beautiful variety raised in the Handsworth Nur- 

 series. It has a leaf of intense colour, almost spineless, 4 to 5 inches 

 long, and a dark glossy colouring. A noble holly, especially when in 

 flower. 



Var. monstrosa.— This has leaves 4 inches* long, spiny, and deep 

 green. 



Var. Mundyi. — This variety has stiff leaves, each of which is dull green, 

 4 inches long by 2^ inches broad ; the growth is strong and erect. 



Var. myrtifolia. — As suggested by the name, this has myrtle-like 

 leaves, from 1 to H inch long, and sometimes toothed. Its growth is 

 neat and slow. The var. aurea is so named because of the golden edge 

 to the leaves. 



Var. ovat a— One of the most distinct of all the forms of Ilex A qui- 

 folium. It is close and not very quick in growth. The ovate leaves 

 measure 2 inches in length, with a width of 1\ inch ; they are very stiff, 

 and have small spines. 



Var. penduMa. — The Weeping Holly is one of the most beautiful of 

 lawn trees. Several examples may be seen in gardens, and one on the 



