different stages of this seed development are 
shown in the series of plates Nos. I, III, V, 
VI. 
HOW THE FLOWERS AND THE BEES 
CO-OPERATE FOR EACH OTHER’S 
GOOD. 
By experimentation extending through a 
number of years it has been found that if 
many of the ovules in the apple flower fall 
to become fertilized (which, of course, re¬ 
sults in undeveloped seeds) the apple will 
either lack size or symmetry, or both. Since 
this condition is true, the fruit-grower 
should endeavor to furnish conditions which 
wiU cause every flower which is to bear fruit 
to become thoroughly fertilized. To bring 
about good fertilization, thorough poUina- 
