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have freely sent forth leaf-buds a considerable distance down the trunk, 

 giving the tree quite an ornamental appearance. Where a tree is growing 

 too large, and it is not necessary to absolutely remove it, the experiment I 

 have indicated might be made. 



KXl'LAXATION OF PLATE 3. 



A. View of individual flower, seen from above (a) Petal, (6) 



Scp;il (calyx-lobe). 



B. Flower seen from below () Petal, (b) Sepal, 

 c. Flower with stamens removed (a) Bract. 



D. Stamen. 



E. Pistil. 



F. Transverse section of ovary, 

 o. Cluster of fruits. 



ir. Longitudinal section of a head of fruits. 



