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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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is not so apparent, and very confused ideas seem to be held regarding it. I have 
found, indeed, that many gardeners, otherwise well informed, have no idea what¬ 
ever as to the immediate effect of frost, that is, whether their blossoms or young 
fruits are injured or not, until they can be pulled off easily, or they fall from 
Fig. 1. 
the tree. As this frequently does not happen until some weeks after the injury 
takes place, all traces of the true cause (and there are several others which might 
cause them to fall) are lost sight of. 
The flowers of the Apple and Pear, whilst they are in their full beauty, as 
shown by flg. 1 (Apple-blossom), indeed, sometimes whilst yet unexpanded, may 
Fig. 2. 
be killed, and yet show no outward sign thereof to the general observer. Fig. 1 
represents a healthy and perfect example of the blossom of the Apple, showing 
it in its perfect and uninjured state. The style, as will be observed, is in this 
example of its natural healthy pale-green colour. Fig. 2 represents Apple- 
