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PLANTS AND SUNLIGHT 



larly marked when the struggle is severe. If the out- 

 side of a plant is densely thatched with leaves, the 

 inside will be found to be comparatively bare. Con- 



71. Branches of the cedar reaching for light. 



trast Figs. 75 and 76, both being views of one tree. 

 We know the tree as seen in Fig. 75 : the squirrel 

 knows it as seen in Fig. 76. 



105. Leaves are usually largest where the light is 

 best. Note the sizes of leaves from the base towards 



