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As a rule the buds are placed exactly opposite 

 to each other on the branch, but in the illustration 

 they are alternate, as I find is often the case towards 

 the end of the spray. 



The flowers of the ash are varied enough to 

 puzzle a young botanist. Some of the flowers contain 



FLOWERS OF ASH. 



stamens, others bear only pistils, and some may be 

 found with both stamens and pistils ; these varied 

 blossoms are described in botany as polygamous. 



The ash is largely grown in Kent to supply 

 poles for the hop-grounds. The trees are planted in 

 narrow strips of ground adjoining the fields, and when 



