
          30052. SALIX SP. Willow.
Through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, from
Khanaka, Chinese Turkestan. Grows
to be very old and large when not
continually pollarded; bark of young
branches of a mahogany-brown color.
Resistant to alkali, great heat and
drought. Recommended as an ornamental 
tree in the United States where
the rain fall is light and summer temperatures 
high.

30058. SALIX SP. Willow. From
Langru, Chinese Turkestan
through Frank N. Meyer. Golden willow 
called Li-la-machon. Cultivated
as ornamental. Young branches golden, 
turning yellowish-green. Medium
sized, low-headed tree of somewhat
flat, globular shape; withstands fair
amount of alkali; prefers moist location. 
Recommended for parks and
gardens in irrigated regions.

30144. SALIX SP. Willow.
Through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, from
Langar, Chinese Turkestan. A weeping 
willow called "Khutta suchet."
Grows in rather sandy, alkaline soils.
The drooping habit does not develop
until it has formed a good trunk.
        