COLOUR IN MY GARDEN 



very beautiful seen from the opposite side of the lake. 

 Salix nigra is the native Willow that oftenest grows to a 

 tree of great size. 



The forward little Pussy Willow (S. discolor) is, of course, 

 beloved by all and indispensable to hearten us during 



That weary time that comes between 

 The last snow and the earliest green. ■ 



Many Willows have conspicuously silvery foliage. One of 

 these — more shrub than tree — is the Rosemary Willow (S. 

 rosmaririifolia), with feathery branches and softly tinted 

 narrow leaves. Unfortunately this is one of the Willows 

 often sold grafted on a hardy stock and so some trouble must 

 be taken to keep down the suckers until the desired plant 

 has become established on its own roots. The Rosemary 

 Willow is most beautiful planted as a broad background for 

 a sweeping mass of Rose Loosestrife (Ly thrum Salicaria). 



Both Dogwoods and Viburnums number among their 

 ranks shrubs and low trees having brightly coloured bark 

 for winter colour. The best of the Dogwoods for this 

 purpose is the Siberian (Cornus alba), whose blood-red 

 stems gleam strangely against the snow and seem, at the 

 approach of spring, to derive from their reviving life forces 

 almost the quality of flame. 



Our native Red Osier (Cornus stolonifera) is almost as 

 highly coloured, and though its blossoms are not as fine as 

 some others of its group, should be extensively planted for 

 winter brightness. Cornus asperifolia has warm brown 

 twigs; C. Amomum, dull purple; and C. circinata and C. 

 alternifolia, fresh green. And all have attractive blossoms, 



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