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on the sugar-cane and bamboo^ and indeed on all 
grasses. They are called skeat/mig lea^Yes, because 
they form a sheath around the stem." 
5. We were puzzled with some of the leaves/' 
Corn, showing Stem with " Sheathing Leaves 
said Frank. ^'We hardly knew what to pick 
from the pea and the logwood." 
^^And do not forget the tamarind leaf," cried 
Jane. 
6. '^Why did they puzzle you?" asked Mr, 
Grey. 
Because there are so many blades on one 
