branches often grow in layers that droop downward from the weight of the 
berries as Christmas approaches. A large leaf and berry with good dark- 
green foliage and vigorous habit of growth. The young plants often grow 
openly and informally and should be pruned to shape while growing. 
Christmas Spray matures sufficiently for the cutting of long sprays when 
about sixteen years of age. 
CHRISTMAS BOUQUET 
Among the people who stop here for cut Holly at Christmas, there are 
always a few who wish sprays for a vase or an upright arrangement. It 
is more of a problem than it sounds in that most branches have a definite 
“back” to them and do not look good when stood up in a vase. Christmas 
Bouquet, however, has proved a lifesaver for such uses. Its branches seem 
clothed in leaves all the way around and look their best when stood up- 
right. It would seem a useful tree in a Holly orchard. Its foliage is ex- 
ceptionally dark-green as compared to the average. Its berries are a 
dark but bright-red. It is a rapid and informal grower when young and 
requires pruning for shape. 
SPRIG 
A sprightly Holly that always seems to stand out from its neighbors. 
‘Tis a bright, cheerful tree that bears heavily. Sprig grows in a loose 
bushy manner and every branch and stem points upward somewhat like 
a broom stood on end. Every branch tip on the tree is a perfectly balanced 
little “sprig’’ of Holly berries and leaves, thus its name. A wonderful tree 
for the Holly orchardist who wishes to sell ‘tips.’ The number of tips 
per pound of foliage is greater on “Sprig” than on any other Holly we know. 
PERFECTION 
The tree that I would pick if I wished to make up a corsage. This 
Holly has a bright, waxy berry and a perfectly proportioned leaf. Its 
habit of growth is upright and moderately dense. Its height will as a rule 
be about a third more than its width at the base. It is almost impossible 
to pick the perfect Holly, because some are so very useful for special pur- 
poses. But this Holly has been called “Perfection” because its leaves and 
berries have pleased our eye more than any other we know. 
JEKYLL 
An unusual double Holly; originally planted as a demonstration tree. 
One-half of the tree (which we call ‘‘Hyde’’) is a native wild Holly with 
wishy-washy berries and dull light-green foliage. The other half, “Jekyll,” 
an improved cultivated variety has exceptionally dark-green foliage that 
is glossy in early winter. Its berry is a lightly waxed bright-red. Jekyll grows 
rather informally but makes a fine moderately fast growing specimen. 
Hyde is guaranteed not to show himself if you buy Jekyll. 
CUP-LEAF 
A large leaf that cups downward, thus its name. It is a Merry Christ- 
mas type of tree, growing loosely and rapidly and requiring some pruning 
when young. The foliage is rather unique and is most evident after the 
tree is a few years old. The foliage is a very dark-green and seems to be 
exceptionally tolerant of poor ground. That is to say that where many 
Hollies will have yellowish foliage when planted in very poor soil, Cup- 
