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another, special varieties are propagated without 

 the use of seed. The forms developed in this 

 method are very widely different from the type of 

 the species, and when a seed of a fruit borne on 

 one of these grafted branches is planted, it produces 

 a tree which is unlike the characteristic branch from 

 which it sprung, and it is said not to " come true." 

 As a matter of fact the seedling does come true to 

 the species, but not to the cutting or grafted branch 

 from which it sprung. 



217. The hean and ^jea. — Examine a flower of 

 the bean and pea. Note the characters of the dif- 

 ferent parts of the flower. Describe the number and 

 arrangement of the stamens and pistils. Is pollina- 

 tion aided by the wind or animals ? Follow the 

 development of the pistil. From what is the pod 

 derived ? Note the manner in which the pods open, 

 and the position of the seeds which fall upon the 

 ground. How far are they thrown from the parent 

 plant ? Do the pods open forcibly ? 



Describe and draw the outward appearance and 

 form of the seeds. Note the number and character 

 of the coats. 



A number of peas and beans should be placed in 



