WEEPING WILLOWS, SALIX BABVLONICA. WILLOW POND, EAST AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
RHAMNUS Caroliniana (Southern B u c k- 
thorn). A small tree, valued for its hand¬ 
some shiny foliage and its berries. 50 cts. 
RHUS Cotinus (Purple Fringe, Smoke Tree). 
A low shrubby tree, covered in midsummer 
with large clusters of feathery flowers, giv¬ 
ing the appearance of a cloud of smoke 
or mist; singular and very pretty. 25 cts. 
to 50 cts. 
R. glabra (Sumac). A bush or small tree, 
with compound leaves and bright red pani¬ 
cles of flowers and seed; very bright and 
showy, particularly in autumn. 25c. to 50c. 
R. g. laciniata (Fern-leaved Sumac). An im¬ 
proved and beautiful variety, with very 
large, deeply cut, gracefully drooping 
leaves, changing to rich, bright colors in 
autumn. 25 cts. and 50 cts. 
Salix : The Willows 
A large family which embraces varied forms, 
and includes some of our commonest and most 
ornamental trees. They are hardy throughout 
the temperate zone. Willows will grow al¬ 
most anywhere and need not necessarily be 
planted beside streams and waterways, as is 
commonly supposed. They mature so quickly 
that they arc 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. 
Salix vitellina aurea (Golden Willow). In 
autumn the bark changes to bright golden 
yellow; very conspicuous all winter. 50 
cts. to $1. 
S. v. Britzensis (Crimson Willow). A vari¬ 
ety from Europe, with bark of a bright 
orange or crimson color. 50 cts. to $1. 
I hese last two Willows and the Crim¬ 
son Dogwood are striking objects on the 
lawn, especially when the ground is cov¬ 
ered with snow. 
S. Babylonica (Weeping Willow). A rapid 
grower; hardy and graceful. One of the 
best trees for city life. 50 cts. to $1.50. 
S. B. dolorosa (Wisconsin Weeping Willow). 
A very hardy northern variety. ^o cts. 
to $1.50. 
S. Caprea (Goat Willow, Pussy Willow). An 
interesting tree of medium size. The silky 
catkins of flowers, which expand with the 
mild days of early spring, are curious and 
beautiful. 50 cts. 
S. C. penduia (Kilmarnock Weeping Wil¬ 
low). A remarkable pendulous tree. Its 
branches radiate from the point where 
grafted, like the ribs of an umbrella, and 
grow downward until they reach the 
ground, presenting the appearance of an 
inverted tree. 75 cts. to $1.50. 
S. pentandra (Laurel-leaved Willow); syn., 
S. laurifolia. A rapid grower, of erect 
form, with broad, very glossy, dark green 
leaves; an admirable tree for seashore and 
narrow streets and other situations. ^ 
cts. to $1. 
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