This illustration shows a verticle section of the bulb of te tulip, showing its stem (a) and buds (b, c).

Tulip

This illustration shows a verticle section of the bulb of te tulip, showing its stem (a) and buds (b,…

"Tulip bulb; longitudinal section. F, solid stem; B, flower bud; S, leaf-bases serving as bud-scales, and also for the storage of plant food." -Gager, 1916

Tulip Bulb

"Tulip bulb; longitudinal section. F, solid stem; B, flower bud; S, leaf-bases serving as bud-scales,…