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Photoinicrotrrapln of Bntanicdl Stiitlics. 



74. — T.S. Leaf-bud of " Fagus sylvatica," Beech-tree. 



Bud scales. 

 Midrib of a leaf. 



Secondary veins. 

 Leaf blade. 



Entire leaf in section. 



75. — T.S. Leaf-bud of " Fraxinus excelsior." 



Bud scnies. 



Petiole of oldest leaf. 



Leaves in de\elopment, section 

 taken through their apices 



Protective hairs. 



