. Elements of botany. Plants. CHAPTER IX. Leaves. 115. The Elm Leaf. — Sketch the leafy twig of elm that is supplied to you.^ Report on the following points : (a) How many rows of leaves ? (6) How much overlapping of leaves when the twig is held with the upper sides of the leaves toward you? Can you suggest a reason for. Fig. 63. — General Outline of Leaves. a, linear ; 6, lanceolate; c, wedge-shaped ; d, spatulate ; e, ovate ; /, obovate ; g, kidney-shaped ; h, orbicular ; i, elliptical. ' 1 Any elm will answer the purpose. Young strong shoots which extend horizon- tally are best, since in th
. Elements of botany. Plants. CHAPTER IX. Leaves. 115. The Elm Leaf. — Sketch the leafy twig of elm that is supplied to you.^ Report on the following points : (a) How many rows of leaves ? (6) How much overlapping of leaves when the twig is held with the upper sides of the leaves toward you? Can you suggest a reason for. Fig. 63. — General Outline of Leaves. a, linear ; 6, lanceolate; c, wedge-shaped ; d, spatulate ; e, ovate ; /, obovate ; g, kidney-shaped ; h, orbicular ; i, elliptical. ' 1 Any elm will answer the purpose. Young strong shoots which extend horizon- tally are best, since in these leaves are most fully developed and their distribution along the twig appears most clearly. Other good kinds of leaves with which to begin the study, if elm leaves are not available, are those of beech, oak, Avillow, peach,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bergen, Joseph Y. (Joseph Young), 1851-1917; Bergen, Joseph Y. (Joseph Young), 1851-1917. Bergen's Botany: key and flora, Pacific coast ed. Boston : Ginn
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