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veined, that is, have a few prominent veins and many inter- 

 secting veinlets (Figs. 2, 33, 36). In the typical ovate forms 

 there is commonly one midrib with a few veins running thence 

 parallel-diagonal to the margin, and such venation is called 



Fio. 36. — Leaves approximating to ovate shape ; X §. Lilac, Maple, 

 Beech, Redbud, Violet. 



pinnate, while in orbicular forms several approximately equal 

 veins radiate from the petiole, and that is called palmate. 

 Linear leaves are typically parallel-veined, that is, have many 

 approximately equal veins running parallel, with the cross 



