leaves densely massed, and large, glistening berries 
which seem to ripen without the need of pollen. 
Slow-growing, very choice. 
In 4-inch pots $1.25 each 
In 4-inch pots $2.00 each 
Others of the many named varieties of European 
Holly are on trial, but so far only two or three of 
these seem hardy enough to propagate and offer for 
sale. Probably their greatest usefulness will be in 
city gardens, where they show remarkable resistance 
to smoke and soot, as do all hollies, and are bene¬ 
fited by the heat of surrounding buildings. 
ILEX LATIFOLIA. A very different kind of Holly, 
which by its appearance you would not suppose to 
be a Holly at all. A most handsome Japanese ever¬ 
green tree, with dark, spineless leaves about 6 inch¬ 
es long, and enormous red berries on the pistillate 
form. About as hardy as the European, and may 
succeed on Long Island or in southern New Jersey. 
Winter-tested seedlings, sex unknown. 
In 6-inch pots $2.50 each 
ILEX PEDUNCULOSA. Much hardier than Ilex 
latifolia and with all its parts about half the size, 
