300 SYLVA AMERICANA. 



SALIX. 



Dicecia Diaudria. Linn. Amentacese. Juss. Astringent, tonic, emollient. 



Champlain Willow. Salix ligusirina. 



This willow is found on the shores of Lake Champlain, 

 particularly near the village of Skeensborough. It is about 25 

 feet high and 7 or 8 inches in diameter : its first aspect resembles 

 that of the black willow, but its leaves are longer, narrower, and 

 accompanied at the base by cordiform, serrate stipulae. Its wood 

 and branches are appropriated to no particular use. 



Shining Willow. Salix lucida. 



This tree is found only in the Northern and Middle States. It 

 is found in moist but open grounds, and is more common on the 

 edges of the salt meadows than in the interior of the forests ; it 

 is also seen on the islands, not covered with woods, in the rivers 

 and near the shores of the lakes. 



The shining willow attains the height of 18 or 20 feet ; but its 

 ordinary elevation is 9 or 10 feet. This species is easily 

 distinguished by the superior size of its leaves, which are 

 oval-acuminate, denticulated, and sometimes four inches in 

 length, brilliant and shining, hence its name. 



Baskets are made of the branches of this tree, when those of 

 the European willow, which are preferable, cannot be obtained ; 

 but it possesses no property that recommends it to attention. 



