GLOSSARY 283 



Lopsided, the same as oblique, 38. 



Nomenclature, the science of names; or a system of 

 names applied to a particular series of objects; 

 or a collection of terms used in a particular 

 science or craft, 6, 98. 



Oblate, applied to fruits in which the vertical diameter, 

 from stem end to apex, is distinctly less than 

 the horizontal diameter, 36. 



Oblique, said of fruits in which the vertical axis and 

 the horizontal diameter do not seem to cross 

 at right angles, 38. 



Oblong, applied to fruits in which the vertical diame- 

 ter, from stem end to apex, is greater than the 

 horizontal diameter, 36. 



Orbicular, nearly circular in outline. 



Peduncle, a flower or fruit stalk, 83. 



Perfect, having both stamens and pistils; applied to 

 strawberry blossoms, 74. 



Pistillate, bearing pistils only; applied to various im- 

 perfect flowers, but especially to strawberry 

 blossoms, 74. 



Plaited, applied to the cavity or to the basin when 

 the irregularities are very deep, and when they 

 appear to be folded, or plaited, 44. 



Pome, a fruit having a core normally containing 

 several seeds, as an apple. 



Pomology, the science of fruits, i. 



Pomologist, one who studies, understands, or practices 

 pomology. 



Practical pomology, the practice of fruit growing, i. 



Pyriform, pear-shaped. 



