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combretacea:. 



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is similar to that of the Bramble, but the receptacle becomes 

 inordinately enlarged and succulent, bearing the small dry 

 carpels (which are commonly and incorrectly called seeds) 

 upon its surface. 



In the species of Spiraa, some of which are Himalayan, 

 the fruit-carpels are several-seeded follicles. 



To this Family belong the following invaluable fruits, 

 most of them grown in perfection only in temperate 

 climates: — Apple, Pear {Pyrus)^ Quince {Cydo?iia), Medlar 

 (Mespihis), Almond, Peach, Nectarine (A?nygdalus), Apricot 

 (Armeniaca), Cherry and Plum {Frujtus), Strawberry {Fra- 

 garia), Raspberry {Rttbus), and Loquat {Eriobotrya)^ — the 

 last a Japanese tree, grown in Indian gardens. 



Excellent Otto of Rose is obtained in India from the 

 petals of sweet-scented Roses. Most of that sold in London 

 is adulterated with the oil of an Indian grass {AndroJ>ogon). 



36. Natural Order, Combf-etacece. — The Combretum 

 Family. 



Trees or shrubs, with opposite or alternate simple leaves. 

 Flowers with or without petals. Ovary wholly inferioi 

 one-celled, with pendulous ovules. 



Type — The Rangoon Creeper {Quisqualis indicd). 



