. Vanilla culture in Puerto Rico. Vanilla; Orchids. Figure 34.—The four steps in hand pollination of vanilla flowers are shown in this and accompanying figures. First, the labellum, or, modified petal, is twisted down leaving the column exposed. The flower is held in the left hand and a bamboo stick or similar object is manipulated with the right Figure 35.—Second, the bamboo stick is placed beneath the rostellum, or flap, which is lifted. See diagram of side view of colunm below hands. 772974—48 4. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been
. Vanilla culture in Puerto Rico. Vanilla; Orchids. Figure 34.—The four steps in hand pollination of vanilla flowers are shown in this and accompanying figures. First, the labellum, or, modified petal, is twisted down leaving the column exposed. The flower is held in the left hand and a bamboo stick or similar object is manipulated with the right Figure 35.—Second, the bamboo stick is placed beneath the rostellum, or flap, which is lifted. See diagram of side view of colunm below hands. 772974—48 4. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Childers, Norman Franklin, 1910-. Washington, D. C. : U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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