A STUDY OF LEAVES. 



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LEAF-BUDS. 



New branches are developed from buds grow- 

 ing in the joints of leaves, called axillary buds. 

 As the branch pushes out, it bears a bud upon the 

 end of it, called the terminal bud. Thus every 

 axillary bud becomes terminal. 



Terminal Bud. 



Some people pride themselves upon their skill 

 in packing trunks ; but Mother Nature excels all her 

 children in this art. She uniquely folds away a 

 gigantic oak in an acorn, and the mightiest branches 

 are tucked up in a tiny bud ! 



