Trees, Shrubs and Vines 



53. Shining Willow. (Salix lucida.) 



Leaf : s'-s', simple, alternate, serrate, long-ovate to lance- 

 shaped, apex tapering, leathery when mature, glossy; near 

 water ; tree and shrub. (PI. X.) 



54. Peach Willow. (Salix amygdaloides.) 



Leaf: 2-3', simple, alternate, serrate, lance-shaped, often 

 curved, apex very tapering, base wedge-shaped or rounded, 

 glossy above, whitish beneath ; more to the south and west. 

 (PI. XL) 



55. Glaucous Willow. Pussy Willow. (Salix discolor.) 



Leaf : s'-s', simple, alternate, serrate on sides, entire at base 

 and apex, lance-shaped to oblong, apex sharp, whitish bloom be- 

 neath on older leaves ; near water ; low tree and shrub. (PI. XL) 



56. Purple Willow. (Salix purpurea.) 



Leaf : 3-6', simple, alternate, finely but sparingly serrate, 

 reverse lance-shaped, apex pointed ; smooth ; twigs reddish or 

 olive-tinted ; low tree ; low grounds. 



57. Heart-leaved Willow. (Salix cordata.) 



Leaf : 2^'-6', simple, alternate, serrate, lanceolate, apex 

 tapering, smooth, paler beneath, base not always cordate. Cat- 

 kins with 4-5 minute leaves at base, before or with leaves ; 

 May, June ; low tree and shrub. 



58. Black Willow. (Salix nigra.) 



Leaf : 3'-6', simple, alternate, serrate, narrow, tapering, base 

 pointed, both sides green and smooth ; bark dark and rough ; 

 southerly along streams. 



59. Brittle Willow. Crack Willow. (Salix fragilis.) 



Leaf: 5-6', simple, alternate, serrate, narrow, tapering at 

 both ends, dark and smooth ; 2 warts on leaf stem ; branches 

 shining, greenish, very brittle ; tall foreign tree. 



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