Houx Collection

Decorative botanical print with locust tree, yellowwood, spindle, holly and rowan
5855552 Decorative botanical print with locust tree, yellowwood, spindle, holly and rowan; (add.info.: Five shrubs, including white-flowered black locust tree, white-flowered yellowwood tree)

Holly. Coloured copper engraving, in Botanique Medicinale (published in Berlin, Germany)
FLO4642891 Holly. Coloured copper engraving, in Botanique Medicinale (published in Berlin, Germany, 1822) by Doctor Friedrich Gottlob Haynes (1763-1832), German botanist and pharmacist

Children dance round with alphabetical letters with an elf body. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father
DUV4197624 Children dance round with alphabetical letters with an elf body. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Hiiragi or holly, Ilex crenata (Holly crenele or Japanese) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana
FLO4648279 Hiiragi or holly, Ilex crenata (Holly crenele or Japanese) Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada

GREEN, Charles (1840-1898). Pears Annual Christmas 1892. Front page from Pears Annual Christmas
CUL4867254 GREEN, Charles (1840-1898). Pears Annual Christmas 1892. Front page from Pears Annual Christmas, where Dickens tale " A ghost story of Christmas" was published

Letter H HONER you can shine under the rising sun, in the coming night, you slip, SHAME. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206564 Letter H HONER you can shine under the rising sun, in the coming night, you slip, SHAME. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Illustrations of letters A and B. Girl with apples and bells. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father
DUV4197626 Illustrations of letters A and B. Girl with apples and bells. Chromolithography of English origin in " Father Christmas Alphabet" Back cover. Editons A

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houx; Holly; Stechpalme (engraving)
7196370 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houx; Holly; Stechpalme (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houx; Holly; Stechpalme)

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Myrtle holly or myrtle dahoon, Ilex myrtifolia. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Delaneaux after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Dahoon holly or cassina, Ilex cassine. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Coqueret after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes

Madeira holly, Ilex perado (Houx de Madere, Ilex maderiensis). Handcoloured stipple engraving by Casenave after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite

Common holly, Ilex aquifolium. Handcoloured stipple engraving after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris, 1804-1819

Holly, illustration from Encyclopedie Artistique et Documentaire de la Plante
694836 Holly, illustration from Encyclopedie Artistique et Documentaire de la Plante, published in Paris, 1904-08 (chromolitho) by Bailly, Alice (fl.1904-08); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Marquis De Viemenil
CLEMENT JOSEPH HYACINTHE de HOUX, marquis de VIEMENIL French military commander Date: ? - 1827

Jean Le Houx
JEAN LE HOUX French writer with what purports to be his autograph ! Date: ? - 1616

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Houx, also known as European holly, is a beautiful evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red berries. This plant has been used for centuries in holiday decorations, symbolizing hope and protection. The spiky leaves of the it can said to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to those who display them in their homes. In addition to its symbolic significance, it is prized for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its dense growth habit makes it a popular choice for creating privacy screens or hedgerows. The vibrant red berries add a pop of color to winter landscapes, attracting birds and other wildlife. Despite its beauty they can be toxic if ingested by humans or pets, so caution should be taken when handling this plant. With proper care and maintenance, however they can thrive in a variety of growing conditions and provide year-round interest in the garden.