Trees, Shrubs and Vines 
53. Shining Willow. (Salix lucida.) 
LEAF: 3-5’, simple, alternate, serrate, long-ovate to lance- 
shaped, apex tapering, leathery when mature, glossy; near 
water ; tree and shrub. (PI. X.) 
54. Peach Willow. (Salix amygdaloides.) 
LEAF: 27-3, simple, alternate, serrate, lance-shaped, often 
curved, apex very tapering, base wedge-shaped or rounded, 
glossy above, whitish beneath; more to the south and west. 
(PL X11.) 
55. Glaucous Willow. Pussy Willow. (Salix discolor.) 
LEAF: 3-5’, simple, alternate, serrate on sides, entire at base 
and apex, lance-shaped to oblong, apex sharp, whitish bloom be- 
neath on older leaves ; near water; low tree and shrub. (Pl. XI.) 
56. Purple Willow. (Salix purpurea.) 
LEAF: 3-6’, simple, alternate, finely but sparingly serrate, 
reverse lance-shaped, apex pointed; smooth; twigs reddish or 
olive-tinted ; low tree ; low grounds. 
57. Heart-leaved Willow. (Salix cordata.) 
LEAF: 24-6’, simple, alternate, serrate, lanceolate, apex 
tapering, smooth, paler beneath, base not always cordate. Cat- 
kins with 4-5 minute leaves at base, before or with leaves; 
May, June; low tree and shrub. 
58. Black Willow. (Salix nigra.) 
LEAF : 3-6’, simple, alternate, serrate, narrow, tapering, base 
pointed, both sides green and smooth; bark dark and rough; 
southerly along streams. 
59. Brittle Willow. Crack Willow. (Salix fragilis.) 
LEAF: 5-6’, simple, alternate, serrate, narrow, tapering at 
both ends, dark and smooth; 2 warts on leaf stem; branches 
shining, greenish, very brittle ; tall foreign tree, 
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