﻿Balm of Gilead 



Populus candicans Ait. [Popiilus balsamifera, var. caiidieans (Ait.) Gray] 



1. A twig-tip showing staminate aments x % 5. A twig showing mature foliage and fruit 



2. A staminate ttower, lateral view x 5 ing aments x tl. 



3. A twig-tip showing pistillate aments x Vj <'>. Mature capsule x 2 



4. A pistillate flower, axile view x 4 7. I'omose seed x ."> 



S. Winter twig x V2 



