THE DICOTYLEDONES 



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Fig. 1 55 1. — Itea ilicifolia. Inflorescence. 



Gooseberry and Black and Red Currants. The White Currant which is 

 cukivated only in more specialized fruit collections is similar to the Red 

 Currant but is considered by many superior in taste. The Flowering 

 Currants which are planted in gardens are principally R. aiireiim and R. 

 sanguineum, both of North American origin. 



The flowers show certain interesting points in connection with their 



Fig. i^s2. — /?77)f5, distribution. 



pollination mechanism and since this is so important in the setting of the 

 fruit, we must refer to it briefly (Fig. 1553). 



