SUGAR-CANE 



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467. Structure of the stem. On cutting across a stalk 

 of cane, one finds the greater part of the space within the 

 rind occupied by white pith cells. It is within these 



FIG. 208. CROSS SECTION OF PART OF A STEM OF SUGAR-CANE. 



The dark spots inclosing smaller white spots are the bundles which 

 contain the tubes and vessels through which liquids circulate ; the greater 

 part of this section consists of pith cells. Greatly enlarged. 



white pith cells that the sugar is contained. The enormous 

 pressure of a mill is required to expel the juice in which 

 the sugar is dissolved. 



