The Holly Industry. . Considered the last cash crop of the growing season, the growth of the holly tree resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the early 20th century in Delaware. By the 1930s, Milton became known as "The Land of Holly," with Delaware the leading producer and exporter in the nation. Charles G. Jones Sr. of Milton, a fertilizer salesman, started his business in 1906 and became the state's most successful exporter. Known as "Jones, The Holly Wreath Man," his creative marketing and quality products resulted in the sale of local goods throughout the United States and foreign countries. In 1939, the American Holly was designated as the state tree.
Considered the last cash crop of the growing season, the growth of the holly tree resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the early 20th century in Delaware. By the 1930s, Milton became known as "The Land of Holly," with Delaware the leading producer and exporter in the nation. Charles G. Jones Sr. of Milton, a fertilizer salesman, started his business in 1906 and became the state's most successful exporter. Known as "Jones, The Holly Wreath Man," his creative marketing and quality products resulted in the sale of local goods throughout the United States and foreign countries. In 1939, the American Holly was designated as the state tree.
Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-165.)
Location. 38° 46.721′ N, 75° 18.578′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Chandler Street east of Union Street (Delaware Route 5), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Union St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
