American Holly

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Title

American Holly

Description

A watercolor painting of two American Hollys. The written notation by the holly in the top left indicates that a description of the plant is on page 305 of Asa Gray's Manual of Botany. It was sent by a Mr A.O. Smith from Cohasset, Massachusetts in June 1888. The written notation by the other holly indicates that it was sent by a Mrs. Procter from Cincinnati, Ohio on Christmas in 1890.

Creator

Doane, Mary, 1829-1894

Original Format

Watercolor Painting