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The tree’s popularity is well documented in our country’s history. Holly was a favorite in colonial gardens and yards. In fact, many old housesites can today be identified by a lone, large holly. George Washington was a holly enthusiast. He kept entries in his diary concerning his holly gardening. Washington transplanted many from the surrounding woods to his home at Mount Vernon. He also received two barrels of holly seed from his brother John and a number of holly seedlings from the father of Robert E. Lee. Washington used these seeds and seedlings for planting the South Semicircle at Mount Vernon. Today, 13 of these trees remain.
Because of the tree’s usually small size, it does not produce a great deal of lumber. The wood is harder than black locust. The hard, pale, even-grained wood is ideal for taking dyes. Much of the black and white inlaid lines in musical instruments and furniture is holly. Being hard, it can also be used for all sorts of turnery, knife handles, and dyed black for piano keys. Because of the whiteness and even texture, engravers prize it for their art work. Although small in size, the American holly is not small in character.
(Buck Kline is the Area Forester for Rappahannock County. Residents with forestry-related questions can contact Mr. Kline at his office in Madison, Virginia Department of Forestry, P.O. Box 148, Madison, mYA.$2727, or call H8-53UI ■)
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