Dr. Hume, foremost authority on holly, discusses the species of holly. Individual hollies within each species is identified by its botanical and common name followed by all methods of raising holly. Hume also addresses various landscaping uses of holly. Holly culture and propagation is discussed in detail. The book also highlights holly history from the perspective of folklore, cultural and religious usage and commercial issues.
Collection
Whitesbog Heritage Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Book
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
General Notes
Note
Notes: Per Hume, the following selection of varieties of Ilex opaca were named by Elizabeth White and propagated by her: Clark, Delia, Dorothy, Farage, Goldie, Griscom, Isaiah, Laura, Mae, Makepeace, and Manig.