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BUDS AND STIPULES 



the name of stipules ; from stipula, a little straw. This 

 term happily expresses their appearance in such a case 

 as that of the Beech, but they present great differences 

 in size, form, and texture. 



Fig. 24. Leaf of Peach. 



Two-thirds nat. size. 



St, stipules ; b, axillary bud. 



Fig. 25. Leaf of Portugal 

 Laurel. One-third nat. size. 



St, St, stipules. 



The Peach (fig. 24) and Portugal Laurel (fig. 25) are 

 good examples of a typical simple leaf with a pair of 

 stipules at the base of the stalk. 



