406 Rennert : The Phyllodes of Oxypolis filiformis 



larged tracheae are to be found in great numbers leading into this 

 compact tissue and forming a solid mass below it. The anasto- 

 mosing bundles of the septa end here. In the light of this peculiar 





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Fig. I. Oil-gland of phyllode, X I40- 



structure, it seems reasonable to regard these pits as glands for the 

 secretion of oil or resin. 



In opposition to Briquet, I am led to the conclusion that Oxy- 



