SMAIX, FRUIT CULTUKIST. 



as they are endowed with a remarkable irritability. When 

 the flower opens, the stamens all lay back against the 



Fig. 3. BARBERRY FLOWER AND FRUIT. 



petals, but when touched by an insect they spring up 

 against the pistil, where 

 they discharge their pollen. 

 This motion may be pro- 

 duced by touching the sta- 

 mens near the base with 

 a pin or other point. The 

 Fig. 4. stamens discharge their pollen in a rather 



unusual manner. In most stamens the anther, or pollen- 



