Trees, Shrubs and Vines 
The fourth section of deciduous growth contains the 
SEED-FRUITED AMENTACEOUS TREES 
Shining Willow White Birch 
White Willow Yellow Birch 
Long-leaved Willow Red Birch 
Peach Willow Common Aspen 
Purple Willow Large-toothed Aspen 
Glaucous Willow Lombardy Poplar 
Heart-leaved Willow Balsam Poplar 
Black Willow Downy Poplar 
Brittle Willow Balm of Gilead 
Osier Willow Cottonwood 
Weeping Willow Angled Cottonwood 
Scythe-leaved Willow Hornbeam 
Bebb Willow Hop Hornbeam 
Sweet Birch Sea-side Alder 
Paper Birch 
Evergreens, comprising about one-tenth of all our 
species, are in some respects the most characteristic and 
effective of all arboreal growth. Of formal aspect and 
imperturbable temperament, they may be less responsive 
to our own natures than the livelier and changeable 
deciduous trees, but their unique figure and dark, mas- 
sive foliage are the finest possible foil for all other vege- 
tation. Summer and winter they ever stand like cooling 
shadows in the landscape. Pines allure the sighing 
breeze, and fill the air with pleasing melancholy ; 
spruce and fir are cold and statuesque, responsive only 
to snowdrifts; red cedar and arborvite in artificial 
culture are as immobile and passionless as mummies, 
whereas in nature’s hands, who makes the most of every- 
thing, they often beautify a scene remarkably. The 
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