Salix  •  The  Willows 
These  are  rapid-growin 
plantings. 
Salix  alba,  var.  argentea ;  syn.,  regalis.  (L)  Up- 
right habit,  strong  grower  and  very  hardy. 
Slender,  light  gray  branches,  and  narrow- 
silvery  gray  leaves.    3  to  4  feet,  35  cts. 
S.  Babylonica.  Weeping  Willow.  This  is 
the  well-known  Weeping  Willow,  whose  long, 
pendulous  branches  droop  so  gracefully,  and 
sway  to  the  lightest  breeze.  Makes  an  admi- 
rable shade  tree  and  grows  well  in  wet  or  dry 
places. 
7  to  8  feet  $0  50 
8  to  9  feet   75 
var.  dolorosa.  Wisconsin  Weeping  Willow. 
(L)  A  strong-growing  form  very  similar  to 
the  above  but  considered  hardy  further  north. 
6  to  8  feet,  75  cts. 
S.  Caprea,  var.  pendula.  Kilmarnock  Willow. 
(D)  A  curious  umbrella-shaped  form  with 
silvery  gray  leaves.  Our  stock  has  been 
grafted  on  stems  4  or  5  feet  in  height  and 
makes  attractive  little  trees,  covered  in  early 
spring  with  soft,  fir-like  catkins.  2-year 
heads,  $1. 
S.  incana;  syn.,  rosmarinifolia.  Rosemary 
Willow.  (D)  A  handsome,  odd-looking 
tree,  with  rounded  head,  slender  twigs  and 
small  silvery  leaves.  We  offer  it  in  standard 
form  on  stems  5  to  7  feet  high. 
6  feet,  2-year  heads  5i  25 
8  feet,  4-year  heads   2  00 
S.  Laurifolia.    See  .S.  pe7itandra  below. 
S.  pentandra.  Bay,  or  Laurel-leaved  Wil- 
low. (S)  Has  narrow,  dark  green  glossy 
leaves,  that  shine  conspicuously  in  the  sun- 
shine. A  strong  grower  at  the  seashore,  along 
water  edges  or  on  high  ground.  It  is  much 
used,  and  the  bush  form  that  we  offer  makes 
desirable  screens  and  the  tree-shaped  plants 
are  valued  as  specimens. 
Bush  form,  3  to  4  feet  $0  35 
  35 
moisture-loving  trees,  that  are  very  useful  for  lawns  and  waterside 
Tree  form,  4  to  5  feet. 
Tree  form,  5  to  7  feet. 
50 
Salix  purpurea,  var.  pendula.  New  American 
Willow.  (D)  A  graceful  Willow  with  slender 
drooping  branches  and  small,  narrow  silvery 
gray  leaves.  Our  stock  is  grafted  on  5-foot 
stems  and  is  valued  for  specimen  planting. 
2-year  heads,  ^1.50. 
S.  vitellina,  var.  aurea.  (M)  Grows  into  a  mas- 
sive, low-headed  tree.  Light  green  leaves 
and  brilliant  golden  yellow  bark  that  is  par- 
ticularly bright  in  the  leafless  months  of 
winter.    4  feet,  35  cts. 
var.  Britzensis.  Salmon-barked  Willow. 
(L)  A  form  of  the  above,  with  the  yellow 
bark  on  the  younger  wood  tinted  with  red. 
4  feet  $0  35 
5  feet   50 
Salisburia 
Salisburia  adiantifolia.  Ginkgo,  or  Maiden- 
Hair  Tree.  (M)  Recently  this  tree  has 
sprung  into  great  popularity,  and  it  merits  the 
praise  it  receives.  It  is  remarkable  as  a  de- 
ciduous member  of  the  Pine  family,  with  odd- 
shaped  leaves  that  resemble  those  of  the 
Maidenhair  fern.  But  its  value  lies  in  the  fact 
that  it  is  immune  from  the  ordinary  attacks  of 
insects  and  withstands  so  well  the  unnatural 
conditions  of  our  cities.  It  is  highly  orna- 
mental on  lawns  or  public  grounds,  and  use- 
ful for  street  planting.  It  is  of  medium  height, 
pyramidal  in  growth,  sparsely  branched  and 
of  characteristic  irregular  outline.  See  page  41. 
7  to  8  feet  $0  75 
8  to  10  feet   I  00 
10  to  12  feet   I  50 
Sorbus  •   Mountain  Ash 
Sorbus  (Pyrus)  Aucuparia.  European  Moun- 
tain Ash.  (M)  a  tree  of  medium  size,  having 
pinnate  leaves  and  bearing  clusters  of  orange- 
colored  berries  from  midsummer  until  frost. 
 So  50 
  75 
5  to  6  feet 
7  to  8  feet 
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