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C. Dwarf compact plants, internocles very sho7i, inflorescence 

 compact, Jloivers crowded, leaves large. The chief characteristic 

 of this group is the condensed form of the inflorescence. The 

 compact central mass of flowers is sunk among the leaves, and 

 although the inflorcesence grows out later when the capsules 

 form, most of the flowers open before this. The flowers are so 

 closel}^ packed that the operation of bagging is most difficult. 



The five t^'pes contained in this class are easity difterentiated. 

 Type XVI is a transition form between classes B and C and 

 might, with almost equal justice, be placed in either class. It is 

 easily distinguished from the other members of this group b}'' the 

 colour, shape and surface of the leaves. Tj^pes XVII & XVIII 

 are very vigorous forms with much puckered leaves. They are 

 best differentiated by the shape of the leaves, those in type 

 XVIII being shorter and rounder. The orbicular shape of the 

 leaves in type XX is the best diagnostic character of this form. 



