As some guide to persons collecting different 
sorts, we will enumerate a few of the most distinct. 
These are, the Laurel-leaved — small leaves, with- 
out prickles. Thick margin leaved — broad leaves, 
without prickles, with a thickened margin. Cili- 
ated-leaved — with very fine prickles on the edges. 
Serrated-leaved, or saw-edged. Hedgehog, or very 
prickly. The Spineless. White-margined-leaved. 
White-spotted-leaved. Gold-edged. Gold-spotted. 
Silver-blotched Hedgehog. Gold-blotched Hedge- 
hog. White-fruited. Yellow-fruited ; and of com- 
mon variegations, of different markings, twenty 
varieties may be had in any extensive nursery. 
However unlike our common Holly the present 
plant may appear, it is but a seedling from it. 
Thus, as we have previously mentioned, may a 
glance be caught of the infinite variations which 
even human culture may produce ; the immutable 
originals being spread over the earth by a beneficent 
Creator. 
As regards the cultivation of the Holly, no shrub 
can be more inviting. The only care required, is 
in transplanting; and this, if done but with 
common attention, is sure to be successful. It 
has been recommended by some, that Holly be 
removed at Midsummer; by others, in April. 
With due precaution it may be removed at any 
time, but when there is the choice of time, and a 
desire to avoid subsequent labour, transplant in 
November. The soil is of some importance. It 
should be light and dry. This may always be 
obtained by shallow planting, and by mixing sand 
with the broken earth. 
