92 VARIOUS FOOD-PLANTS 
Fic. 98, I.—Strawberry (Fragaria vesca, Rose Family, Rosacee). Plant 
showing manner of propagating by means of slender horizontal stem- 
branches, called ‘‘runners”’ which develop roots and shoots near their 
seale-like leaves. (Baillon.)—The plant is thus a perennial herb; 
leaves sparsely hairy, light green; flowers white; fruit red. Besides this 
species F. chiloensis, F’. virginiana, and F. moschata, have yielded culti- 
vated varieties, the first being of most importance. 
Fia. 98, I1.—Strawberry flower, entire, and cut vertically. (Baillon.) 
Fia. 98, III.—Strawberry pistil, entire, and cut vertically to show the single 
ovule within; and floral diagram. (Baillon.) 
Fria. 99.—Strawberry fruit, showing the swollen end of the flower-stalk 
which becomes red and fleshy and bears the ripened pistils over its 
surface. (Baillon.) 
