Growth of Buds and Branches 



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bud of a vigorously growing branch. Determine what part of 

 the leaf protects the tip of the stem. 



The terminal bud of a fig and of the magnolia is covered 

 by one pair of large stipules that are formed at the base of 

 each leaf. They fall off quickly and leave their scar encircling 

 the stern. Do any other trees have similar scales ? What pro- 



FiG. 42. — Branch of an Oak. 



tects the bud in Erythrina (Kaffir-boom)? In the garden 

 pea? The castor-oil plant? 



A bud is a shortened stem covered by leaves. Bamboos 

 have very long buds covered by enormous scale leaves. A 

 cabbage is a large bud. 



The life of a terminal bud determines the shape and 



