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ers, but except m special cases are not mucli used in 

 America, as they are seldom found on plants grown 

 from late struck cuttings, and because, especially in the 

 case of varieties that have very full flowers, they are 

 likely to be imperfect, owing to the increased number of 

 aetals that they form. Another point against flowers 

 from crown buds is that the leaves below the flower are 



FIG. 17. TERMINAL BUD. 



small and scattering. In many cases the flowers from 

 crown buds are larger and the stems are stouter. It can 

 then be seen that they may be preferable in the case of 

 varieties with weak stems, or thin flowers. 



The other buds that may be taken are known as 

 "terminals," because they form at the ends of the stems. 

 They can be distinguished from the crown buds by hav- 

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