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tree attaining a great size, with thick, fissure bark ; dranches more 
erect than in S. fragilis, the foliage of an ashy-grey, or whitish 
colour ; the young twigs green, purplish er bright yellow. The golden 
Osier, (S. vitellina) is a variety of this tree, with bright yellow 
branches, cultivated as an Osier. 
3. S. triandra, (Linn.) long-leaved Triandrous Willow. Lzgl, 
Bot. t. 1435. 
Locality. By the sides of streams, and in wet woods and osier 
grounds. Tree Fl. April, May. Area, 1. * 3. 4. 5. In all the 
Districts except the South-middle, where as yet it has not been re- 
corded. A moderate-sized tree often flowering as a shrub. Young 
branches erect, long, tough, and pliant. Leaves always perfectly 
smooth, rather narrow, either pale or more frequently white under- 
neath, but not silky. The narrower-leaved Willows generally 
come under the denomination of Osiers, of which this is one of the 
most valuable, and is much cultivated for white basket work. 
Several varieties are comprehended under the name of S. ériandra. 
4. S. purpurea, (Linn.) bitter purple Willow. ng. Bot. t. 1388. 
Locality. In marshy places in meadows and osier grounds. Tree 
Fl. March, April. Area, 1. * 3.4.5. In all the Districts except 
District 2. -A small shrub, with purple trailing branches. Leaves 
glaucous, especially beneath. Fertile catkins singularly compact. 
Anthers in this and 8. Helix purple, becoming at length black. 
B. S. Lambertiana (Sm.) Boyton Willow. Engl. Bot. t.1359. Now 
considered to be a variety of the present species, S. purpurea, but 
distinguished by the glaucous, purplish hue of its twigs, leaves 
broader at the base, smaller catkins, and short sessile stigmas. Dis- 
covered by the late A. B. Lambert, Esq., “ On the banks of the river 
Wily at Boyton, (District 2, 3,) for the course of 16 miles.” Engi. 
Flora. 
5. S. rubra, (Huds.) green-leaved Osier. Hngl. Bot. t. 1145. 
Locality. In low meadows and osier-holts. ree Fl. April, May. | 
Ape Ro. 
South Division. 
1. South-east District. “ By the river near Salisbury,” Mr. J. 
Sherard. ‘ Ray’s Synopsis.” “In osier grounds near Salisbury.” 
