102 Watson . — Germination of Bertkolletia excels a, 
had the best of the fight from the start, and is by far the 
strongest of the six seedlings. 
It will be noticed that ( c ) has a few woody roots, whilst 
the other two have scarcely any. The whole of the kernel 
of the nuts that were successful appears to have formed a tuber- 
like reserve capable of sustaining growth without any assistance 
from roots. The six seedlings are now planted singly in pots 
of soil and show promise of becoming established. 
For explanation of Plates IV and V, see text, p. ioi. 
