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FOREST TREES OF THE PACIFIC SLOPE. 



Wood of Salix lasiandra and its varieties is pale brown and especially brittle. 



It is probable tbat tbe annual shoots of this willow, particularly of its variety 

 Ipallii, would, with training, prove to be good basket rods. They are worthy 

 of trial in moist, sandy river bottoms. 



Salijr lasiandra. 



Longevity. — Probably reaches maturity within about 50 years. 

 12 to 18 inches in diameter are from 30 to 47 years old. 



Trees from 



