THE WEEPING WILLOW. 

 SALIX BABYLONICA. 



Frucltfication. As the former. 



Specific chara&er. Leaves n arrow- fpear- 



fhaped, fmooth, ferrated ; branches 



pendulous. 



THIS fpecies is well known to the lovers 

 of piclurefque beauty, from that difpofition 

 to hang down in long ilender branches, 

 which makes it an admirable accompani- 

 ment to a ftill retired piece of water, with 

 the melancholy character of which it is 

 perfectly in unifon. In mifty weather, 

 drops of water are feen diftilling from the 

 extremities of its branches ; which circum- 

 ftance has given it a name, and wonder- 

 fully aids its effect. The weeping willow 

 grows to a large fize, and attains a confi- 

 p 2 derable 



