390 DECIDUOUS TREES. 



There are hundreds of varieties of wild willows in wet places, 

 most of which would not be valuable in pleasure grounds. The 

 following are some of the dwarf varieties that are sold in out 

 nurseries, and are quite as popular as their merits warrant. 



The Rosemary-leaved Willow, .S". rosemarifolia, grafted 

 standard high, is a small globular-headed tree, with branches radi- 

 ating regularly from the centre. Foliage a dull grayish-green. 

 Adapted for cutting into a formal outline, but inferior to hundreds 

 of other shrubs and trees for that purpose. Of little value. 



The Goat Willow, S. caprea, in several varieties, with varie- 

 gated leaves, are curious, but not of much value. 



The Kilmarnock Willow is the finest of the dwarf willows, 

 and quite distinct in appearance from the others. It is grafted 

 from four to seven feet high on the S. caprea, and forms, without 

 trimming, a perfect umbrella head, with tips growing always toward 

 the ground. It is so neat in form, and thrifty, that though only 

 recently introduced in the country, it is to be seen in nearly every 

 village yard. It is desirable to obtain specimens budded not less 

 than seven feet from the ground. 



The New American or Fountain Willow, S. americana 

 pendula, is another so-called dwarf variety, which, when budded 

 standard high on an upright stock, is remarkable for th§ horizon- 

 tality of its growth and pendulous branches, which hang like those 

 of the old weeping willow. It covers a large area, and should not 

 be planted on the supposition that being a dwarf it needs but little 

 space, for in lateral extension it is no dwarf at all. 



THE LOCUSTS OR ACACIAS. 



The Black or Yellow Locust. Robinia pseud-acacia. — Wert 

 it a healthy tree we would place this in the front rank of ornamental 

 trees of the second class in size. In delicacy, grace, and luxuri- 



