BUDS AND STIPULES 



dependent on the Leaf ; (2) that they are independent 

 organs ; (3) that they are a constituent part of the Leaf 

 Keasons for adopting the third view : Pansy, Galium, 

 Plane, Polygonum Tendrils Monocotyledons Stipellae 

 Stipules rare in Cotyledons Composition of Leaf . . 197 



CHAPTER IX 



SUMMAKY 



The Bud Modes of Protection Stipules : Nature of, Uses of 

 Fall of the Leaf : Not a case of Death, but a Vital Process ; 

 preparation for The Effect of Climate Length of Life of 

 Leaves Pine Spruce Silver Fir Yew Pinsapo Arau- 

 caria Care taken by Nature to protect Buds Conclusion . 223 



INDEX . . , 235 



