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is, perhaps, the smallest member of the family known in 

 cultivation. It is a bushy, shrubby tree, attaining about 

 ten feet in height, and in every way attractive. 



Many of the willows are also midway between trees 

 and shrubs, and as such are of the utmost value in garden 

 planting. They are especially to be recommended for 

 winter effects. Salix vitellina is a small, shrubby form 



WEEPING WILLOW. 



having yellow bark, especially in winter, when showy 

 effects are so much desired. There are other forms known 

 as golden willows perhaps equally good, but none better 

 than this. ^. pentandra, or laiirifolia, is one of the hand- 

 somest trees to be seen in any collection. The leaves are 

 dark glossy green, and highly ornamental. It is also ex- 

 cellent for seashore planting, and withstands winds and 



