billings: embryo nutrition in LABIAT.E. 83 



Gentianeae. The two have since been raised to family rank, 

 probably for other reasons, yet it is interesting to note that 

 the structure of the ovule justified the wisdom of the change. 

 In this way can a study of sporangial, gametophytic and em- 

 bryonic structures be of service in establishing more natural 

 relationships and groupings. 



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