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EXPLANATION OF PLATES. 
Plate XII. — Examples of Spicate Grasses. 
Fig.l. Unilateral spike ( Nardus strict a). 
2. Bilateral spike ( BracTiypodium pennatum). 
3. Compact lanceolate spike {Alopecunis pratensis). 
4. Oval spike ( Phalaris canariensis). 
N.B. — The letters refer to the names of parts in the “ Analysis of a 
Grass,” p. 188. 
Plate XIII. — Examples op Paniculate Grasses. 
Fig.l. Upright panicle of Bromus mollis, var. rciceniosiis. 
1'. Glumel of ditto (a). 
2. Ditto of Air a carp opliy Ilea. 
.3. Diffuse panicle of Briza minor.* 
3'. Enlarged locustse of ditto. 
4. Drooping panicle of Poa vemcrralis. 
N.B. — The letters refer to the names of parts in the “ Analysis of a 
Grass,” p. 188. 
This drawing was made from a specimen most kindly communicated 
to me, with other rarities, hy H. C. Watson Esq., of Thames, Ditfon. 
