Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 
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QUERCUS robur, var. concordia. Golden-Leave,/ Oak. 
An elegant ornamental tree, with notable rich yel¬ 
low foliage, rarely, if ever, scorching in the full 
sun. It is a good healthy grower, and very con¬ 
spicuous in a collection ; in fact, the best golden- 
leaved form in the entire list of deciduous trees. 
Q. rubra. Red Oak. Another estimable native species 
of large size, with deeply cut, smooth, shining 
leaves, turning brilliant red in autumn. It is a 
moderately rapid grower when established, and is 
always a marked type among the Oaks. 
RHUS. Sumach 
SALIX Babylonica. Common Weeping Willow. This 
old Asiatic species is the perfection of a pendulous 
tree; is perfectly hardy, and a rapid grower. In the 
near vicinity of bodies of water, the Weeping Wil¬ 
low succeeds admirably, making a large tree, 
var. Salomoni. Siilomon's IFeeping IFil/ouv. A 
distinct form of the above, with stronger growth, 
more glaucous leaves, and apparently larger in all 
its parts. It is a recent French introduction, 
var. “ Thurlow’s Weeping Willow.” A new form of 
the preceding, valued mainly oh account of its ex¬ 
tremely hardy constitution, succeeding perfectly 
where the Babylonian Willow will not thrive. 
SASSAFRAS. Sassafras 
Another monotypic genus, native of the 
United States, with rough bark and ovate, 
sometimes lobed leaves. Fruit dark blue or 
purplish drupes ; flowers yellow, arranged 
in umbels. The bark, especially that of the 
roots, is highly aromatic. 
S. Sassalras (Syn., S. officinale, I,auras 
Sassafras). Sassafras Tree. Of medium 
height, with pale green leaves, woolly 
when young. The bark on the young 
branchlets is smooth and of a bright green 
tint. The Sassafras is being used for 
grouping effects in landscape gardening 
and presents distinct characteristics. 
SALIX. Willow 
1'his extensive genus of deciduous trees 
and shrubs is found throughout the temperate 
or colder parts of the world. In size, the 
species vary from the creeping plant of only 
2 or 3 inches in height to trees of the largest 
magnitude. Only a few species are of suffi¬ 
cient importance to include amongourorna- 
mental trees. 
var. “Wisconsin Weeping Willow.” Another val¬ 
uable pendulous form that withstands the severity of 
our northern winters much better than the well- 
known species, A rapid-growing, handsome tree. 
S. caprea pendula. Kilmarnock IKiHose . A creeping 
form of the Goat Willow, which, when grafted on 
upright stems, makes very attractive little trees. 
S. pentandra. Shining-Leaved Willow. A moderate¬ 
sized tree, native of Great Britain, with smooth, 
shining branches and large, glossy foliage. 
S. petiolaris (Syn., S. rosmarinifolia). Rosemary- 
Leaved Willow. A native shrub, with long, nar¬ 
row, smooth, glaucous leaves. When grafted on 
straight stems they form elegant little miniature 
trees, creating a charming client in gardening. 
Hardy and easily grown. 
S. purpurea. Fountain IFillonu. This is frequently 
grown as the American Willow, but the title is a 
misnomer, owing to its being a native of Europe. 
It is naturally a low, spreading shrub, blit when 
grafted standard high, makes a beautiful specimen. 
A large genus, mostly shrubs, several of which are 
natives of the United States. From an ornamental 
point of view, they are valuable for the conspicuous 
panicles of fruit anti brilliant autumnal foliage. Of 
very easy cultivation, and best adapted for massing. 
R. cofinus. Ulist Tree, Smoke 'Tree. A showy small 
tree for embellishing our pleasure grounds, produc¬ 
ing during summer a multitude of light, feathery 
panicles of pale purplish or pink flowers. Native 
of the south of Europe, but hardy with us. 
R. hirta (Syn., R. typhina ) . Staghorn Sumac. At¬ 
tains the height of a small to medium-sized tree, 
with pinnate leaves, and shoots covered with a vel¬ 
vety pubescence. The foliage in autumn changes to 
a bright yellow tint. A native species of value for 
landscape work. 
For other species, see Deciduous Shrubs. 
R. Pseudacacia. Yellow Locust. A well- 
known popular timber tree, of large size 
and erect growth, with rough bark and 
pendent racemes of white, exceedingly fra¬ 
grant flowers. It is a fine lawn tree and 
very attractive. 
ROBINIA. Locust 
A small genus of trees and shrubs, all natives of 1 
North America, and valuable in our collec¬ 
tions for the beauty of their flowers. The 
drooping racemes of pea-shaped bloom are 
most attractive. 
Salix Babylonica. 
