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which they occupy ; those occupying the uîuriform and other meshes near 

 the inner edge of the theca differ from those on the sides and outer edge ; the 

 latter are well-defined flattened spiral vessels (Tab. XXXIX. fig. 14.6.); the 

 former partake more of the character of annular vessels (fig. 14. c). 



In a portion of the base of the theca near its insertion into the peltate scale, 

 the organization is different from any of the above ; it consists partly of fibrous 

 cellular tissue, something like the inner coating of antherœ, and the outer sur- 

 face is formed into sinuous ridges with hollow spaces between. 



EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES. 

 Tab. XXXIX. B. 



Fig. 1. Magnified portion of the theca of Equisetum hyemale, showing the 



rows of muriform meshes on the inner edge, and irregular rows of 



meshes on part of the side. 

 Fig. 2. Portion of the theca, showing the outer edge and part of tlie side, on 



which the meshes are divided into areolge variously inclined. 

 Fig. 3. Cells, detached by means of water, when the spores have arrived at the 



globular form. 

 Fig. 4. Cells, detached by means of dilute nitric acid, when the spores are in 



tiie oval state. 

 Fig. 5. Granules contained in the fluid of the theca; a. in the early state; 



b. lesser granules, remaining in the mature state. 

 Fig. 6. Spore and integument, detached by means of water, immediately after 



the separation of the cells. 

 Figg. 7 & 8. Progressive states of the integument, up to that in which the spiral 



sutures are formed. 

 Fig. 9. Form of the integument at the time of its separation. 

 Fig. 10. Integument, partially separated. 

 Fig. 11. End view of the integument, as at fig. 9, showing the transverse 



sutures, which bound the clavate ends of the filaments. 



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