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have freely sent forth leaf-buds a considerable distance down the trunk, 

 giving the tree quite an ornamental appearance. Where a tree is growing 

 too large, and it is not necessary to absolutely remove it, the experiment I 

 have indicated might be made. 



EXPLANATION OP PLATE 3. 



A. View of individual flower, seen from above— (a) Petal, (6) 



Sepal (calyx-lobe). 



B. Elower seen from below — (a) Petal, (6) Sepal, 

 c. Flower with stamens removed — (a) Bract. 



D. Stamen. 



E. Pistil. 



F. Transverse section of ovary. 

 Q. Cluster of fruits. 



^ H. Longitudinal section of a head of fruits. 



