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scion, or else only a single bud, of the variety it is desired to 

 reproduce is induced to effect a union with a more strongly rooted 



A. FLOWER. 



B. HALF-DEVELOPED FRUIT. 



C. FULLY DEVELOPED FRUIT. 



a, floral receptacle ; b, sepals ; c, petals ; d, stamens ; e, carpels ; 

 /, stigmas; g, ovule; g' t seed. 



FIG. 4 . VERTICAL SECTION THROUGH APPLE BLOSSOM 

 AND FRUIT. 



variety, or stock. The stock and scion are cut in various ways, 

 and the cut surfaces are closely applied to one another, so that the 

 cambiums or living tissues of the two are brought into contact. 



