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each other and displaced to the diagonal position, there would be a perfect 

 correspondence with the Fumariaceous flower ; then the petals would be followed 



FIG. 398. Bfassica oleracea -. A raceme ; B, C siliqua ; D seed ; E embryo ; F transverse 



section of seed. 



in regular alternation by the 2 lateral small stamens, the 2 median long stamens, 

 which it has been proved are split into 4 and placed in couples, and the 2 

 laterally-placed carpels, in all 6 dimerous whorls. But the formation of the 



Fi&. 400. Transverse section of seed of 

 Sisymbrium 



FIG. 399. Transverse section of seed and 

 embryo of Cheiranthus cheiri. 



corolla by the splitting of 2 petals does not agree with the development of the 

 flower or bear comparison, and hence the only fact in favour of this theory is 



