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Plate 61. Fraximts nigra. Black Ash. 



i. Flowerin 

 ering branch o 



branch of stammate tree, one-half natural size. 2. Flow- 

 pistillate tree, one-half natural size. 3. Pistillate flower 

 showing rudimentary stamens, enlarged. 4. Longitudinal section of ovary, 

 enlarged. 5. Fruiting branch, one-half natural size. 6. Longitudinal sec- 

 tion of fruit, one-half natural size. 7. Embryo. 8. Winter branchlet, one- 

 half natural size. 



