Word: tree
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...requires less power of change than one that lives in a varied locality. A number of interesting pictures were shown by the stereopticon, illustrating the effects of different colored localities upon different larvae. In nearly every case there was a marked imitation of the surface of the plant or tree on which the larvae lived...
...lately received a very generous gift from Professor Thomas Kirk, of Wellington, New Zealand. Two immense logs of the famous rata or so called sycomore, of New Zealand, have just been safely brought to the University Museum. The seeds of the rata germinate in the forks of lofty trees, sending down aerial roots which reach the earth and draw therefrom an increased supply of mineral matter, while the young plant above sends out branches with foliage to appropriate from the air the other requisite materials for food. The root increases in thickness, the branches contunue their growth until this intruder...
...class voted to wear the cap and gown on the customary occasions, and to sing "Fair Harvard," at the Tree Exercises...
...there are signs of rain in the early morning, every possible preparation will be made for carrying out the pleasures of the day. The tree seats will be covered and mats spread upon the ground for the undergraduates. A covered walk will be put between the gymnasium and the Law School as well as to the street. The Glee Club will sing in any weather...
...these men must be at Gray's 17 at 9 this morning to receive badges. At 10 the ushers will be at Sanders Theatre and at 4 at the Tree...