HYBRIDIZATION OF PLANTS 



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Fig. 12 — Crossing Technique of Gladiolus 



A small vial is secured to the thumb of the left hand by means of a rubber band; the 



fingers are thus left free to hold the flower. With the right hand the stamens are 



easily removed by the use of forceps, and dropned into the vial. — From Cornell Extension 



BtilleCin No. 10 



Fig. 13 — Squash Blossom. A, Female Flower. 

 B, Male Flower. 



