THE PROPORTION OF PARTS IN FRUITS 323 



ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE DRYING REGIME OF FRUITS AND 

 SEEDS ON THE PLANT. 



(The data concerning the proportion of the pericarp to the seeds will be found in the 

 next table, whilst those relating to the proportions between the seed and its coverings 

 are given in Chapter IX. By referring to the table the elements for other plants will 

 be found.) 



