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on stipules of removing the leaves belonging to them. 

 In some cases, especially in the Bean (Vicia Folia) and 

 Pea (Pisum sativum), the result was that the stipules 

 were considerably increased in size ; but in the major- 



FIG. 334. LEAF OP DESMODIUM CANESCENS, showing stipels 

 at base of leaflets. 



ity of cases Willow, Nettle, Polygonum, Sida, Rosa, 

 Rulnis, Clover, Chrysanthemum, &c. no such effect was 

 produced, and in the Apple sometimes only. 



The following table gives the figures in one set of 



