Hybrids and crosses are valuable in that they

Hybrids and crosses are valuable in that they

Hybrids and crosses are valuable in that they usually differ from both parents and yet combine some qualities of each.

Fig. 38. Orange Blossom prepared for crossing
First, bud; second, anthers unremoved; third, anthers removed

Fig. 39. Tomato Blossom ready to cross
First, bud; second, anthers unremoved; third, anthers removed

Fig. 40.
First, blossom bagged to keep out stray pollen; second, fruit bagged for protection

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