PLANT I.

August 20. (_a_) Twelve stigmas pollinated with pollen from large

stamen of the same flower.(_b_) Cross-pollination effected between two

flowers which had opened on a raceme at the same time.

August 22. (_a_) Five of the twelve flowers had fallen off. (_b_) One

flower had fallen off. The other seemed to be developing.

August 24. (_a_) Five ovaries with their corollas fallen off appeared

fresh and healthy and seemed to be developing. Two more of the twelve

had dropped off. (_b_) Remaining pod seemed to be thriving.

August 26. (_a_) Four of the five ovaries were clearly developing. The

fifth appeared doubtful.

September 13. (_a_) Three fully developed pods remained. (_b_)

Development of pod arrested when about half grown.

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