An Orchard Invisible

1 An Orchard Invisible: Seeds

2 First Forms Minute: Evolution

3 Even Beans Do It: Sex

4 Before the Seed: Pollination

5 According to Their Own Kinds: Inheritance

6 O Rose, Thou Art Sick!: Enemies

7 The Biggest Coconut I Ever See: Size

8 Ten Thousand Acorns: Number

9 Luscious Clusters of the Vine: Fruit

1 Winged Seeds: Dispersal

11 Circumstance Unknown: Fate

12 Fierce Energy: Germination

13 Sorrow’s Mysteries: Poisons

14 Ah, Sun-flower! Oil

15 John Barleycorn: Beer

16 Realm of Illusion: Coffee

17 Nourishment and Inspiration: Gastronomy

Scientific Names

Sources and Further Reading

Index