Fig. 145. Pinus Larieio, showing tip of branch bearing needle-leaves, scale-leaves, 

 and cones (strobili'): a, very yonng carpellate cones, at time of pollination, borne 

 at tip of the young shoot upon which new leaves are appearing; b, carpellate cones 

 one year old: c. carpellate cones two years old, the scales spreading and shedding 

 the seeds; d, young shoot bearing a cluster of staminate cones.— Caldwkll. 



