S. Babylónica.
5. Sàlix Babylónica, Tourn. (Weeping Willow.) Leaves linear-lanceolate, acuminate, finely serrate, smooth, glaucous beneath; stipules small, roundish, oblique, acuminate; branches pendulous.
A large, gracefully drooping tree, so extensively cultivated for ornament as to seem native; from Europe.
Var. annularis (Ring-leaved Willow. Curled Willow) has the leaves coiled round into rings and spirals.
S. lùcida.
6. Sàlix lùcida, Mühl. (Shining Or American Bay Willow.) Leaves thickish, ovate-lanceolate, with a rounded base, a very long acuminate point, and a glandular petiole; when mature, smooth and shining on both sides. Twigs rather stout, polished, and dark green. Bark of trunk smooth. Fruiting catkins quite persistent. A beautiful small tree or shrub, 6 to 15 ft. high, of bushy form. New Jersey, north and westward.
S. pentándra.
7. Sàlix pentándra, L. (Laurel-leaved or Bay Willow.) Leaves ovate, taper-pointed, crenate, glandular, smooth, glossy, bright deep green on both sides, strongly fragrant when bruised. Catkins large, fragrant, golden-yellow, with 4 to 12 (commonly 5) stamens to each flower. June, after the leaves are expanded. A small handsome tree, 15 to 20 ft. high, from Europe, which should be more extensively cultivated in damp soils, as its form, flowers, and foliage are all beautiful.