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PAGK 



e. Root . . . . . .254 



d. Growing-Points and Lateral Appendages 



. Growing-Point of the Stem . . 260 



/3. Growing-Point of the Root . . 261 



Summary of the Vegetative Structure of Conifers . 264 



III. Structure of the Reproductive Organs 



a. The Male Flower . . . . .265 



J. The Female Flower . . . 270 



e. Pollination and Fertilisation . . . 276 



d. Development of the Embryo . . . 278 



Summary. ...... 282 



INDEX . 285 



