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upright trunk.]
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OF THE RAMIFICATION.
The beginning of the ramification [the shoot] always has the central
line [axis] of its thickness directed to the central line [axis] of
the plant itself.
4
01.
In starting from the main stem the branches always form a base with
a prominence as is shown at a b c d.
4
02.
WHY, VERY FREQUENTLY, TIMBER HAS VEINS THAT ARE NOT STRAIGHT.
When the branches which grow the second year above the branch of the
preceding year, are not of equal thickness above the antecedent
branches, but are on one side, then the vigour of the lower branch
is diverted to nourish the one above it, although it may be somewhat
on one side.
But if the ramifications are equal in their growth, the veins of the
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