Antirrhinums 



is exactly in position to come in contact with 

 the stigma. This brings about cross-fertilization 

 very effectively in many c,ses ; even if the stigma 

 has recently been selfed, the pollen brought by 

 the bee from another plant is likely to be pre- 



DWARF OR TOM THUMB ANTIRRHINUM. 



potent. I find the anthers and stigma of the 

 Antirrhinum mature simultaneously. 



It is the duty of every up-to-date seedsman 

 and nurseryman to observe the signs of the times 

 in the horticultural world, and if possible endeavour 

 to anticipate floral fashions and fancies. The 



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