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In E. Bloxsomei, the peltate character is more retarded, it only appears in one leaf at 

 6 inches, the two other leaves after are not peltate. In E. peltata, the peltate character 

 sometimes starts with the second pair of leaves and continues for a long period, at least 

 until the seedling attains a height of 12 inches. 



Almost from the earliest stage, or at least from 3 inches in height, the leaves of 

 E. Bloxsomei are larger and broader than those of E. peltata. The intermediate leaves 

 are also produced much earlier in E. Bloxsomei than h\E. peltata. The setae of E. Blox- 

 somei are finer and shorter than those of E. peltata. 



To sum up, the seedling E. Bloxsomei appears to be closer to E. Watsoniana than 

 to E. peltata. The opposite character of the leaves is the same in both species. 



2. With E. Watsoniana F.v.M. 



The large fruits of E. Bloxsomei, with their comparatively longer and more slender 

 pedicels, more strongly resemble those of E. Watsoniana than E. peltata. We have 

 specimens of E. Bloxsomei from Wondai with small pedicellate fruits and buds. The 

 latter are not glaucous, as the buds of E. peltata. I have already dealt with some 

 resemblances to E. Watsoniana. 



