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cells may develop buds which may develop into either 

 roots or sprouts, according to their position or the neces- 

 sity of the case. Familiar examples on roots are red 

 raspberry and blackberry ; on stems, pome and stone 

 fruits ; on leaves, bryophyllum. 



153. Leaf buds are undeveloped branches bearing rudi- 

 mentary leaves specially modified for protection. They 

 develop into branches, which under favorable conditions 



FIG. 94 TILE BOTTOMED GREENHOUSE BENCH 



This is one of the best styles of bench bottom because so well drained and so 

 lasting. 



of growth, mature other buds in the axils of the leaves 

 and usually one or more at the extremities. Flower buds 

 develop one flower or several, with or without leaves. 

 As to position, buds are lateral, axillary, etc. 



154. Latent buds are normal buds in normal positions 

 but dormant beyond the usual time (a month, a year or 

 more). They are called into growth by some peculiar 

 stimulus. Many of the buds on the lower third or more 

 of the annual growth of trees and shrubs become latent 

 during the second year but start growing if the upper 



