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Fig. 27. — Walnut (Juglans regia, Walnut Family, J uglandacew) . 1, a 

 spring shoot bearizig young leaves; at «, a staminate flowcr-elu.ster, and 

 at 6, a cluster of three pistillate flowers. 2, a single staminate flower 

 viewed from below, showing the numerous stamens, and three sepals 

 and three bracts which cover them above; a, inner view of a single 

 stamen; b, the same in side view. 3, a single pistillate flower, showing 

 the two spreading stigmas protruding beyond the small calyx, which 

 crowns the ovary. 4. the same cut vertically-, showing the single ovule 

 at the ])ase. 5, a fruit with part of the husk removed, showing the 

 rough-shelled nut within. 6, nut cut in half vertically, showing half of 

 the four-lobed seed or "meat," within. (Wossidlo.) — The plant is a 

 handsome, widely spreading tree attaining a height of 20 m. Bark 

 soon becoming thick and much cracked. Leaves smooth, dull green, 

 bronzy to yellowish. Flowers greenish. Fruit-hull, green turning 

 black. Wind carries the pollen from tree to tree. 



