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is the outer layer of the wall of the capsule, as distinguished from 

 the remaining cell lay ers , gene rally two, which constitute the wall at 

 maturity. The ceils of this layer, really the epidermis and I think I 

 shell use'^pidermis^ in the next edition, can be readily examined by 

 cutting the capsule lengthwise with a scalpel d,s it lies on the slide 

 (with c chopping-knif e locking of the blade) d,nd clearing the inter- 

 ior of spores by dragging a needle flatwise over the half while it is 



held with the other needle. 



I thank you or your suggestions in regard to the new edition. 

 They are certainly worth careful consideration ,a,nd they shall have it. 



Office of Publication, 616 Lake St., MADISON, WIS. 



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MAR 19 1895 



My d e^r Dr . Kennedy : - - 



Your letter of M^rch 16th is at hand. 



The " exothecium 



Cordially yours 



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