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fore the leaves, from buds larger than the leaf -buds. Several 

 flowers are attached to a short, common stalk by long pedi- 

 cels. The calyx is green and has from seven to nine lobes, 

 the ovary being provided with two green styles, stamens 



FIG. 28. WHITE ELM. 

 A twig with leaves arid fruit, below a twig with flowers. Both reduced. 



protruding from the calyx. Watch the little ovaries ; they 

 are mature fruits when the leaves have unfolded. 



Did the maples, poplars, and ashes have perfect flowers ? 



