226 Comptonia asplenifolia. 
TABLE XIX, 
Fig. 1. Represents a flowering twig of Comptonia asplenifolia, culled 
in April. At this time the dead leaves of the preceding 
year are frequently found on the stems ; and the buds of 
ite - the new leaves, only begin to appear. The long aments 
are the male, the short red ones, the female. 
2. A branch of the plant in fruit, with the perfect leaves. 
3. A stipule. 
4. A collection of nuts cleared of the surrounding invest- 
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5. A single nut. 
(All of the natural size.) 
