LIQUID A MB AR STYRACIFLUA, L. 109 



prominent corky ridges on the upper side ; young twigs 

 yellowish. 



Winter Buds and Leaves. Buds ovate, reddish-brown, 

 glossy, acute. Leaves simple, alternate, regular, 3-4 inches 

 in diameter, dark green turning to reds, purples, and yellows 

 in autumn, cut into the figure of a star by 5-7 equal, pointed 

 lobes, glandular-serrate, smooth, shining on the upper surface, 

 fragrant when bruised ; base more or less heart-shaped ; stalk 

 slender. 



Inflorescence. - May. Developing from a bud of the season ; 

 sterile flowers in an erect or spreading, cylindrical catkin ; 

 calyx none ; petals none, stamens many, intermixed with 

 minute scales : fertile flowers numerous, gathered in a long 

 peduncled head; calyx consisting of fine scales ; corolla none; 

 pistil with 2-celled ovary and 2 long styles. 



Fruit. In spherical, woody heads, about 1 inch in diameter, 

 suspended by a slender thread : a sort of aggregate fruit 

 made up of the hardened, coherent ovaries, holding on till 

 spring, each containing one or two perfect seeds. 



Horticultural Value. Hardy along the southern shores of 

 New England ; grows in good wet or dry soils, preferring 

 clays. Young plants are tender in Massachusetts, but if 

 protected a few seasons until well established make hardy 

 trees of medium size. It is offered by nurserymen, but must 

 be frequently transplanted to be moved with safety ; rate of 

 growth rather slow and nearly uniform to maturity. Propa- 

 gated from seed. 



Plate LV. Liquidambar Sttracifi.ua. 



1. Winter buds. 



2. Flowering branch. 

 .'I. Sterile flower. 



4. Fertile flower. 



5. Fruiting branch- 



