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EXPLANATION OF PLATE XIL 



This plate represents an old stunted oak, which 

 was headed down about six years ago. At that 

 time it was full of wounds and blemishes, now 

 nearly healed. 



a. The place where the tree was headed, af- 

 terwards covered with the Composition. 



^, ^, h. Three young shoots produced since 

 heading ; there were several others, which were cut 

 down as they advanced in growth : the two re- 

 maining side ones are also to be cut down, and 

 only the middle one left, which will in time cover 

 the wound «, and form a proper tree. 



c, c, c. Remains of the old wounds, covered 

 with the Composition, and now almost healed up. 



