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(8) In fig. 122 the numbers show that the 6th bud is directly 

 over the first bud. Examine a number of trees, and find if this 

 plan of bud is a common one among plants that have two seed- 

 leaves (Dicotyledons). 



Composition exercise : — Tell the story of a bud — a plum-tree 

 bud if you have any plum-trees in your district — from spring to 

 spring. 



Drawing Exercise : — Draw a rose leaf, to show the stipules. 

 Draw (a) a leafless tree in outline ; (b) a small branch of this tree 

 — in detail. 



