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the succession gems of the two former beginning 

 their growth at an earlier period before flowering 

 than do those of the latter. Figs. 18, 19, and 20. 



Fig. 18. 



Section of a hyacinth bulb in autumn : a, the flower perfected 

 in the spring; 6,6, two succession divisions advancing into form; 

 <% the radicle plate. 



Section of a hyacinth after flowering : a, scape and leaves that 

 rose therewith ; 6, next succeeding division ; c, radicle plate 

 and roots. 



