I have also noted deviations in the Buckeye tree where six and some- 
times nine leaves occurred instead of five. Some plants, as the common 
blackberry, have at times flatteaed stems, and some have two periods of 
blooming in the same year, as the Weigelas and other plants. 
Apparent deviations or monstrosities may sometimes be due to an in- 
jury, and therefore in deciding such points care is necessary. 
State University, 
Bloomington, Ind. 
