A^ o o N s 



TREES 



Lr> d o o c^o cr» c^ci o cr> cic 



Salix. The Willows 



A LARGE family which embraces varied forms and includes some of our most common and orna- 

 mental trees. They are hardy throughout the temperate zone. Willows will grow almost any- 

 where, and need not necessarily be planted beside streams and water-ways, as is commonly sup- 

 posed. They mature so quickly that they are very satisfactory to plant for quick effects. The golden- 

 barked varieties are especially interesting and attractive in Winter when the leaves have left their brilliant 

 branches. A most practical use can be made of the more dwarf bushy varieties for planting on steep banks 

 slopes, and along streams to prevent erosion. 



Thunov. s Weeping Willow 15 a stronger grower than the old-fashioned form. Its character is well illustrated in this 

 picture, which shows its vigor when planted beside water edges, though it thrives successfully even in upland places. Photo- 

 graphed by H. W. Merkel, Chief Forester, New York Zoological Park. 



Salix alba; syn. regalis. (M). Upright habit, 

 strong grower and very hardy; slender, light gray 

 branches and narrow, silvery- gray leaves. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



5 to 6 ft $0 50 $3 50 $22 50 



6 to 8 ft 75 5 00 



Weeping Willow. Salix Babyloxica. (M). 

 This is the well-known Weeping Willow, whose 

 long, pendulous branches droop so gracefully and 

 sway to the lightest breeze. Makes an admirable 

 shade tree and grows well in wet or dry places. 



Each Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $0 75 $6 00 



« to 10 ft 1 00 7 50 



12 to 14 ft., 2 to 2K in 2 00 16 00 



Ring-leaved Willow, var. Annularis. (M). 

 It possesses the sai.ie weeping habit as the Common 

 Weeping Willow. The leaves are darker green and 

 curl like a ram's horn. A desirable, attractive and 

 interesting tree. 



„ , Each Per 10 Per 100 



6 to 8 ft $1 00 $7 50 S50 00 



8 to 10 ft., 1>^ to 2 in 1 25 10 00 70 00 



Goat or Pussy Willow. Salix Caprea. (S). 

 A quick-growing shrub-like tree which is pretty in the 

 first warm days of Spring, with a multitude of small, 

 fur-like catkins along its branches. Good for plant- 

 ing in moist soils or for producing natural effects. 



Each Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $0 75 $6 00 



8 to 10 ft 1 00 7 50 



Thurlow's Weeping Willow. Salix Elegan- 

 TissiMA. (Mj. In our nurseries, where we have had 

 opportunity to observe all of these Willows, we find 

 this variety the strongest, most vigorous grower. 

 The long branches droop gracefully and make one 

 of the most popular trees of this variety. The tree 

 is a little more upright than some kinds and the 

 branches being stronger are not quite so apt to 

 break with the winds. It takes a few years after 

 planting before this pendulous habit is displayed at 

 its best. See illustration above. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



6 to 8 ft $0 75 S5 00 $40 00 



8 to 10 ft., IK to IK in., 1 00 7 50 50 00 



10 to 12 ft., IK to 2 in., 1 25 10 00 70 00 



12 to 14 ft., 2 to 2K in., 2 00 15 00 125 00 



14 to 16 ft., 2Kto3 in., 3 00 22 50 175 00 

 Straight, thrifty stock with large tops 



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