THE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS — SHRUBS 301 
Wild dwarf rose, R. humilis* (R. lucida of Michigan). 
This and other wild dwarf roses, 3-6 ft., may be useful in landscapa 
work, 
Say’s Rose, R. acicularis var. Sayi.* 
Excellent for lawns; 4-5 ft. 
Red-leaved rose, R. ferruginea (R. rubrifolia).t 
Excellent foliage; flowers single, pink; 5-6 ft. 
Japanese bramble, Rubus crategifolius. ; 
Valuable for holding banks; spreads rapidly; very red in winter; 3-4 ft. 
Flowering raspberry, mulberry (erroneously), R. odoratus.* 
Attractive when w@l grown and divided frequently to keep it fresh; there 
is a whitish form; 3-4 ft. 
Japanese wineberry, R. phenicolasius. 
Attractive foliage and red hairy canes; fruit edible; 3-5 ft. 
Kilmarnock willow, Salix Caprea, var. pendula. 
A small weeping plant grafted on a tall trunk; usually more curious than 
ornamental. 
Rosemary willow, S. rosmarinzfoliat of nurserymen (R. incana prop- 
erly). 
6-10 ft. 
Shining willow, S. lucida.* 
Very desirable for the edges of water; 6-12 ft. 
Long-leaved willow, S. intertor.* 
Our narrowest-leaved native willow; useful’for banks; liable to spread too 
rapidly; 8-12 ft. 
Fountain willow, S. purpurea. 
Attractive foliage and appearance, particularly if cut back now and then ta 
secure new wood; excellent for holding springy banks; 10-20 ft. 
Pussy willow, S. discolor.* 
Attractive when massed at some distance from the residence; 10-15 ft. 
Laurel-leaved willow, S. pentandra (S. laurifolia of cultivators) .t 
See under Trees, p. 329. 
Many of the native willows might well be cultivated. 
