RHUS, continued 
R. glabra, var laciniata. Cut-leaved Sumac. (D s) A beautiful low 
variety of the preceding, with leaves of very large size, deeply cut, and drooo- 
ing gracefully from the branches. Autumnal color a rich red. 
R. semialata, var. Osbeckii. Osbeck’s Chinese Sumac. ( Sm ) A fine 
broad-headed tree, with deep glossy green foliage, of subtropical appearance 
wh.ch in autumn turns to shades of red and orange. The broad, terminal 
panicles of creamy white flowers in July add much to its beauty. 
R. typhina. Staghorn Sumac. (Sr) A densely hairy species, with ob¬ 
long-lanceolate leaves ; flowers in dense, terminal panicles and fruit in red 
clusters. Fall color of foliage is most brilliant. A good grower in light drv 
soils, and useful for planting on steep banks. ’ y 
ROBINI A. Locust 
Showy-foliagcd trees, adapted to most soils, and thriving particularly well in 
poor, dry situations. All with showy flowers, borne in dense, drooping panicles 
and very abundant. ’ 
R. Pseudacacia. Black Locust. (Lr) An ornamental tree, with long 
oval leaves, producing racemes of fragrant white flowers in June (See plate 
on page 54.) 
R. Pseudacacia, var. foliis aureis. Golden-leaved Locust. (Mr) A 
form of the above, with foliage of a rich golden yellow, which, combined with 
its lace-like appearance, makes it one of the handsomest ornamental trees. 
SALISBURIA 
S. adiantifolia. Gingko, or Maidenhair Tree. (M r) An ornamental 
variety of vigorous growth, with clean, straight trunk and irregularly disposed 
branches ; bark clean and pretty ; foliage leathery, closely resembling in shape 
the Maidenhair Fern. 
SALIX. Willow 
One of the most valuable classes of ornamental trees and adapted to various 
soils and situations. They are mostly rapid growers, with good foliage, their bright 
bark giving distinct and pleasing winter effects. Indeed there are few trees of 
which the varieties can be used to such good advantage for the winter color of their 
bark. The Royal, Weeping, Golden Weeping, Laurel-leaved, Yellow and Salmon- 
barked Willows, give all shades of greens and yellows, and the latter variety shades 
off into deep, rich, bronzy red. 
S. alba var. regalis. Royal Willow. (L r) A strong, sturdy and very 
hardy variety. Its silver-gray foliage is rich and ornamental. 
S. Babylonica. 
the Willows, 
habit. 
Weeping Willow (Lr) Probably the best known of 
Ihe long and slender branches give it a graceful, weeping 
c f x ?.y, ea * , Goat Willow. ( Sv ) Sometimes known as the Pussv 
Willow, from its fuzzy catkins or aments, which expand before the leaves 
appear. A most useful variety for early effects. 
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