Salix. The Willows 



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

 trees. They are hardy throughout the temperate zone. Willows will grow almost anywhere, and nee 

 not necessarily be planted beside streams and waterways, as is commonly supposed. They mature s 

 quickly that they are very satisfactory to plant for quick effects. The golden-barked varieties are especiall 

 interesting and attractive in Winter when the leaves have left their brilliant branches. A most practical us 

 can be made of the more dwarf bushy varieties for planting on steep banks, slopes and along streams to prt 

 vent erosion. 



Weeping Willow. Salix Babylonica. (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 Per 100 



6 to 8 ft $0 75 $6 00 S50 00 



8 to 10 ft., IX to in. . . . 1 25 10 00 80 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. 



Each Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $1 25 $10 00 



8 to 10 ft., 1 to 1>< in 1 50 12 50 



Thurlow's Weeping Willow. Salix Elegan- 

 TissiMA. (M). In our Nurseries, where we have had 

 opportunity to observe all of these Willows, we find 

 this variety the strongest, most vigorous grower. 

 It takes a few years after planting before this pen- 

 dulous habit is displayed at its best. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



6 to 8 ft $0 75 $6 00 $50 00 



8 to 10 ft., IX to IM in . . . 1 25 10 00 80 00 



Rosemary Willow. Salix Incana; syn. Ros 

 MARINIFOLIA. (D). A small, round-headed tree wit 

 long, slender branches. Narrow leaves that ar 

 silvery white beneath. An attractive tree for plant 

 ing on large lawns. 



Each Per 10 Per 10 



4 to 5 ft. r Bush form on \ $0 75 $5 00 $45 0 



5 to 6 ft. 1 own roots / 1 00 ' 7 50 



60 0 



10 to 12 ft., lU to 2 



2 00 16 00 135 00 



Bay, or Laurel-leaved Willow. Salix Pen 

 TANDRA. (S). Has broad, glossy, dark green leave 

 that shine conspicuously in the sunlight. A stron 

 grower at the seashore, along water edges or on hig 

 ground. 



Each Per 10 Per 10 



5 to 6 ft $0 75 $6 00 $50 0 



6 to 8 ft ^ 1 00 7 50 65 0 



Golden-barked Willow. Salix Vitellin^^ 

 VAR. AuREA. (S). Grows into a low-headed tret 

 Light green leaves; brilliant golden bark that is par 

 ticularly bright in the leafless months of Wintei 

 Perhaps best suited for natural planting in the wildc 

 sections of large lawns or public parks. 



Each Per 10 Per 10 



6 to 8 ft $1 00 $7 50 $55 0 



Thurlow's Weeping Willow is a stronger grower than the old-fashioned form. Its character is well illustrated n 

 this picture, which shows its vigor when planted beside water edges, though it thrives successfully even in uplan( 

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



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