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the axis. Fig. 124 shows a small, slightly modified leaf—a form 
which oceurs but sparingly. 
The basal portion of the bud is covered with broad, triangular, 
acuminate scales (figs. 125, 126) with a more or less evident 
Figs. 122-131. 
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131 
128 125 
Picea, excelsa, X3. 
122. Apical and two laieral buds; p./, p./, p.l, pedestals of leaves a 
green portion has been removed. 
123. Normal and perfect leaf; /, leaf; p, pedestal; b, basal portion decu 
upon the axis, 
124. Slightly modified small leaf ; L leaf; p and 5, pedestal and base merged 
in one another, idrib. 
125 & 126. Leaves now modified tu triangular acuminate scales with a midri 
127 & 128. Succeeding forms of scales. iddle of 
129, 130, & 131. Inner scales after they have elongated, about the midd Am 
April; 7, / in figs. 129 & 130 would seem fo represent the p is 
surmounting elongated pedestals; the same portion in aan 9m 
hooded over the apex of the bud; the lower portions are memora 
and transparent. 
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