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But when the bare and wintry woods we see, 
What then so cheerful as the Holly-tree ¢ 
— ROBERT SOUTHEY 
pbmeicad Folly (Ilex opaca) 
Years ago I became fascinated with this 
wonderful tree (just as everyone is), but 
was astonished when I discovered that 98 
percent of them were nearly worthless as 
specimen types. But the other 2 percent—that started me thinking and started a search 
which has never ended. Later, The Holly Society of America was formed and now the 
coordinated efforts and discoveries of many enthusiasts are available to you. Asexual 
reproduction of fine types guarantees you all the characterstics of the original trees. 
Named varieties are your guarantee of this.—P.R.B. 
Holly has so many landscape uses that every home-owner can surely have some plants - 
(34 from which to cut his own Christmas greens. Remember there must always be a male 
We& tree, a companion for the berry-bearing female trees. Your plants may be expected to 
start fruitmg a little when 2 to 3 feet high and will continue to produce more berries 
every year. 
Folly Nex Crenata Conuera Vises tower 
P Pe A choice shiny-leaved evergreen with small, elliptical, spmeless foliage that curves 
Chotce Vamed Vanteties backward. Always neat; it is unexcelled for an evergreen edging and might easily sub- 
ARDEN CR Wes : 5 stitute for dwarf boxwood. 
» One of the older varieties for which we still have a Nicely clipped specimensiat the following prices: 
considerable demand. Upright growing. Aes 0 85 8 to 10; Pee 4 
BITTERSWEET: Forja’ périod of about three weeks the ght mk Rat) ee ee eee en 
berries are the color of bittersweet and then as if by magic ; : : 
Chaneecolreds The foliage on thisone: quire laree gad bold. NOTE: When 10 or more of any of the above sizes are ordered, we will allow a 10% 
discount to encourage its use for hedge purposes. 
BOUNTIFUL. A remarkable variety that was given this 
name because of its bountiful supply of red berries, espe- , 
} cially as a mature plant. Nex Kotuudiolia 
—t CANARY. Unquestionably the best of the yellow-fruited Having a slightly larger leaf than Ilex crenata convexa, its effect is a bit bolder than that 
forms, with clear golden yellow berries. A real novelt : . : 
: ar g y DETTE See ECE Y: variety. Prices are the same as for Ilex crenata convexa. 
CARDINAL. The mother tree of this variety came from Y Rie See a = 
Massachusetts and some years is so loaded with berries as ——THE BOSLEY NURSERY Mentor Ohio J 
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*18 to 24 in..$6 50 
ea ——___ 
to weigh the limbs down. Do not expect young trees to bear 
this heavily. This variety grows about as broad as tall. Mitiesssn.s 
> CHRISTMAS CAROL. A rugged variety that came from 
Massachusetts and was carried in the nursery under the 
s= temporary name Pride of New England. It was a narrow 
form and is admirably adapted for restricted areas. Berries 
are carried in decided clusters. 
HEDGEHOLLY. See specimen opposite. A slightly smaller 
leaf type, with a greater number of semi-glossy leaves that 
fill in and cover so well as to be admirably adapted for hedge 
use. It has a good winter color and plenty of berries. 
MERRY CHRISTMAS. Very hardy, with foliage and berries 
of good color, it grows rapidly but compactly. The normal 
height of this tree is about 11% times the spread. 
OLD HEAVY BERRY. Truly an artistocrat among Hollies. 
It has large, heavy dark leaves, and berries seem to form on 
every twig. The structure of the tree is more like a young oak. 
> SANTA CLAUS. (Male.) Unquestionably it is the best male 
we have discovered to date. Not only does it bloom pro- 
fusely and as a young tree but its good winter foliage gives 
it a high rating. 
G YULE. Another Massachusetts selection that grows into a 
broad pyramid, fruits well and has good foliage color. 
Prices on all of the above: 
AOR ey PS stn ca po Be LS ho Phos ee ven bioe oe $6 00 
WHY UE TONE eh long Oe) || A thoy outs Re les nace 8 50 
PSY (HOS) 10 Nee 5 514d clo ao ASS OMe oe tors, liber rt aee 11 00 
Priced according to quality of specimen 
*3 to 4 ft... $15 00 to $20 00 | *5 to 6 ft... $25 00 to $35 00 
‘Ato Sitters 20,00 sto 25 00R|ee6 tomate o>) 00ito) 50700 
YOUNG AMERICAN H 
4 Named Hollies, our selection (3 females & 1 male) $5 00 
4 to 6 inches high. Orders filled in the spring only = 
