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EXPLANATION OF PLATE 12. 



This plate represents an old stunted oak, which was 

 headed down about six years ago. At that time it was full of 

 wounds and blemishes, now nearly healed. 



a. The place where the tree was headed, afterwards co- 

 vered with the composition. 



^, ^, h. Three young shoots produced fine heading; there 

 were several others, which were cut down as they advanced in 

 growth; the two remaining side ones are also to be cut down 

 and only the middle one left, which will in time cover the 

 wound and form a proper tree. 



c, c. Remains of the old wounds, covered with the 

 composition, and now almost healed up. 



