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Red berry producing females 
BETSY ... was chosen from a whole 
acre of seedlings. It is a strong grower 
and a heavy bearer of bright berries. 
The foliage is darker than some other 
kinds. 
CLARK .. . one of the best all-around 
hollies, superior for hedges because it tends 
to be a big bush rather than a tree. Clark 
is a good producer of bright red berries. 
FARAGE ... this variety is a fast, strong 
grower with probably the darkest leaves of 
the opaca family. The berry is quite round 
and a very good red. 
GRISCOM .. . the Griscom holly is a 
famous tree, probably the largest in 
New Jersey. It is a choice variety be- 
cause of its small leaves and abundant 
fruiting. 
MANIG ... Saxon for many, from its 
habit of often producing 3 berries on a 
stem. It is a fast grower and a heavy 
bearer of bright red berries. 
OSA®. =]. has a, flattish leafy is uniform 
and compact in growth. The oval berries 
turn light yellow, then orange, then red. 
It is a good producer. 
SALLY .. . originally chosen by Dr. Brit- 
ton (formerly Director N. Y. Botanical 
» Gardens). It grew for many years in N.E. 
» and has the glossiest berries of any at 
Holly Haven. 
