ENGLISH HOLLY VARIETIES 
The tree known as English holly is native to the 
British Isles, most of Europe, parts of Asia and north 
Africa. The botanists call it Hex aquifolium. It varies 
greatly in shape, size of leaf and berry, and in manner 
of growth. If the variations in a plant make it dis- 
tinctive, it is called a variety. 
Several varieties of English holly were brought to 
this country between 1890 and 1930. Some went to 
Oregon and Washington. These are called Oregon holly. 
Others were planted in the east. All of the English 
holly varieties listed here have been taken from _ trees 
of known hardiness growing from southern Pennsylvania 
to Connecticut. 
Planted carefully, with the proper exposure and in 
prepared soil, they should thrive in locations supposed 
to be too far north for English holly. 
ENGLISH HOLLIES 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM ALCICORNIS 
The large broad glossy leaves are armed with regularly 
spaced long, stiff, sharp spines. This variety grows rapidly 
and is apparently quite hardy. The berries are a brilliant 
Bed: 
Rooted cuttings $1.25 each 
[year s6reen 2 2.00 each 
Pto*2: féet 4.50: each 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM AUGUSTIFOLIA 
A tiny leafed male holly which rates high as an orna- 
mental but is of no value for pollinating. Rare. 
Rooted cuttings $2.00 each 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM ARGENTEA MARGINATA 
(Silver Queen) 
A lovely holly with dark green leaves edged with an 
uneven cream colored band. It fruits freely. Not plentiful. 
Rooted cuttings $2.00 each 
O meet Lae 3.50 each 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM AUREA REGINA (Golden Queen) 
A beautiful holly and certainly the best of the golden 
variegated series. ‘The parent tree has been growing in 
Pennsylvania for 30 or more years, indicating a hardiness 
worthy of trial over a wide range. Produces dark red 
berries; See cut: 
Rooted cuttings $2.00 each 
Peycar Oi hoe 3.50 each 
[toe Ja feet 5.00 each 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM W. J. BEAN (Bean Holly) 
At Kew this is considered one of the best, and the 
stock tree from which these cuttings were taken measures 
up to their estimation. It is tall and compact with leaves 
somewhat resembling hodginsii, though smaller. The 
fruit is large and bright red. 
Rooted cuttings $1.25 each 
le Veale Oo gent oe 2.00 each 
Detoogeteet 4.50 each 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM CAMELLIAEFOLIA 
(Camellia leafed holly) 
On the true camellia holly most of the leaves are 
spineless and blunt tipped. Too often this variety is 
confused with the one next below. The blossom petals 
frequently have a purple cast. The fruit is large and 
rich red. 
Rooted cuttings $2.00 each 
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