Willow Growing and Identification
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"Willows--the
Genus Salix" by Christopher Newsholme | $19.95
2002. 224 pages, softbound
This book offers the reader
a comprehensive worldwide survey and classification
of willows, from tiny alpine and arctic plants to
the huge specimen trees found in water meadows. Details
are given on the origin and distribution of willows
and their nomenclature, as well as on selection, and
cultivation for garden use. A major reference book,
it includes a chapter on the uses of willows and has
65 color plates and numerous line drawings.
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Long
Ashton has probably the largest collection of willows in the world
and conducts extensive research on their culture. We are pleased
to have permission to offer copies of this material in North America.
(a) "Cultivation and Uses of Basket
Willows" | $4.50
1956. 14 pages
A general account of conditions suitable for basket willow growing;
the species grown; methods of cultivation and harvesting; pests
and diseases to which basket willow are susceptible; and processing
and marketing the final product, all with special reference to
the Somerset willow growing area in the 1950's.
(b) "The Control of the Insect
Pests of Basket Willows" | $5.25
1934. 21 pages
This pamphlet describes in much detail the principal pests
and diseases of basket species and then discusses the principles
of control. The value of combined insecticide and fungicidal washes
are outlined and a spray program suggested.
(c) "Fungicidal control of Melampsora
amygdalina —
a homo-cyclic rust of Basket
Willow" | $1.50
1980. 6 pages
(d) "Control of weeds in short
rotation coppice willow" | $2.50
1980. 10 pages
This paper reviews the development of chemical control of weeds
in willows.
(e) "Coppice willows for biomass
in the U.K." | $1.75
1980. 9 pages
As shown in the trials, willows cut on a coppice have great potential
as an alternative and valuable energy source.
(f) "Productivity of coppice willow
in biomass trials in U.K." | $1.75
1982. 7 pages
(g) "Willow Biomass as a source
of fuel" | $1.75
1983. 9 pages
This pamphlet explores the great potential of willow biomass energy
and productivity of different varieties.
(h) "Value of mulches for establishing
cuttings and sets of poplar
and willow for windbreaks"
| $1.25
1982. 3 pages
(i) "Living Windbreaks--A review
of work at Long Ashton" | $4.25
1977. 17 page
This pamphlet details the trees under trial (including willows)
for value as windbreaks.
(j) "The choice of trees for windbreaks"
| $2.00
1978. 8 pages
(k) "Willows for amenity, windbreaks
and other uses"
| $2.00
1971. 8 pages
(l) "Tree research at Long Ashton"
| $2.75
1981. 11 pages
(m) "Cricket Bat Willows--Sale
and Utilization of Long Ashton trees"
| $2.75
1957. 11 pages
No. 1--1989 ...................................12
pages
No. 2--1990 ...................................16
pages
No. 3--1991 ...................................19
pages
No. 4--1992 ...................................27
pages
No. 5--1993 ...................................12
pages
No. 6--1994-95 ..............................16
pages
No. 7--1996 ...................................14
pages
No. 8--1997 ...................................16
pages
No. 9--1998 ...................................16
pages
No. 10--1999 .................................13
pages
No. 11--2000 .................................16
pages
No. 12--2001 .................................20
pages
No. 13--2002 .................................14
pages
No. 14--2003 .................................12
pages
No. 15--2004 .................................13
pages
No. 16--2007 .................................24
pages
Cost is $8.00 each, which includes postage.
Each issue has many articles on the identification, growing, harvesting,
processing and use of willow.
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