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between their insertions. In some cases. a lateral twig 



Fig. 1S8. — Cordaites l&z'is. Branch (restored) bearing the large spathniate leaves, with 

 parallel venation, and the inflorescences, each with numerous catkins. A large bud 

 is also shown. Reduced. After Grand'Eury. 



is found to be terminated by a large leaf-bud, as shown 

 in Fie- 1 88. 



