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16. S. POMERANICA, Willdenow. Leaves 

 lanceolate, tapering to both extremities, 

 about four inches long, smooth and shining 

 above, glaucous beneath. Catkins about one 

 inch long. Branches copiously covered with 

 small yellow dots. Pomeranian willow. 



Somewhat allied to S. daphnoides, growing 

 about the same height, and equally as orna- 

 mental. 



17. S. ROTUND ATA, Forbes. Leaves round- 

 ish, bluntly serrate, glabrous and shining 

 above, glaucous, netted, and slightly hairy 

 beneath. Stipules rounded, serrate, and 

 glandular. Eound-leaved willow. Native of 

 Switzerland. 



One of the most distinct-looking species 

 known to me, growing about fifteen or 

 twenty feet high. 



18. S. RUBRA, Hudson. Stamens two, com- 

 bined at the base. Leaves linear-lanceolate, 

 acuminate, serrate, glabrous, green on both 

 sides. Capsules sessile, very pubescent. 

 Ked willow. Native of Britain. 



A small tree of ten or twelve feet high, 

 with long narrow leaves, and twiggy branches. 

 It does best in moist situations. 



