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BUDS AND STIPULES 



also well developed (fig. 286). As these shoots elongate 

 and become vigorous, the internodes become longer, and 

 the leaves and stipules larger. The latter, indeed, become 



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288 



RlBES SANGUINEUS!. 



Fhi. J*:. Outer bud-scale with three vascular bundles ; stipules indicated by lateral 



teeth at the tip. 

 Fig. 288. Inner bud-scale with broader membranous margin. 

 Fig. 289. Intermediate form between bud-scale and leaf. <S', stipule. 



Fig. 290. Ribes sanguixeum. 

 Leaf higher up on shoot. S, stipule. 



