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cone is 20-30°™, and the greatest diameter is 12-20". Young 
cones picked November 1, 1904, five months before the cones reach 
full size, weighed 1.5-2"* after reaching Chicago. The single cone 
rests snugly on the plant at the center of the crown of leaves, the 
peduncle being entirely concealed, so that it is difficult to remove 
Fic. 3.—Ovulate cone 33°™ in length, showing position of ovules 
the cone with a knife. The easiest way is to grasp the cone with 
both hands and push it firmly to one side until the peduncle snaps 
with a clean transverse break. After the seeds are ripe the peduncle 
elongates somewhat, so that the cone often leans to one side, perhaps 
facilitating the dispersal of seeds. There is a well-developed abscis- 
