Introduction.

CHAPTER 1. The Issue Stated ... 7

CHAPTER 2. When the Vegetable struggles to exist ... 14

CHAPTER 3. Selection must have something to select ... 23

CHAPTER 4. Use of Parts ... 32

CHAPTER 5. Dilution ... 45

CHAPTER 6. Reversion to type ... 51

CHAPTER 7. Deterioriation ... 59

CHAPTER 8. What is the real meaning of "fit" ... 66

CHAPTER 9. Altruism in Plants ... 70

CHAPTER 10. Beauty in Nature ... 77

CHAPTER 11. The Beauty of Flowers ... 85

CHAPTER 12. Summary ... 92