PLATE XLVIII. AMERICAN HOP HORNBEAM. 



1. Flowei-iug branch with irumature leaves, (s) stamioate flowers, (p) pistillate flowers, x i. 



2. Branch with mature leaves and hop-like fruit clusters, x J. 

 S. A s€eil with inclosing membrane, slightly enlarged. 



4. A seed with part of inclosing membrane rpuioved, slightly enlarged. 



5. A winter branch with partly developed t.-rthiual staminate aments, x i. 



6. Seetion of wmter twig, enlarged. 



