A GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anther—a rounded knob-like form at the top of the stamen, containing the pollen.
Callus—a swelling which occurs at the base of a cutting previous to the formation of roots.
Calyx—the narrow green leaves or sepals forming the covering for the bud.
Corymb—a group of flower stalks arising from a common stalk and forming a level top.
Cutting—a section of a stalk containing several eyes or dormant buds, taken for the propagation of a new plant.
Disbud—to deprive a stalk of flower buds by pinching or rubbing these off. It is done in order to throw more energy into the remaining bud or buds.
Hep or hip—the seed pod.
Hybrid—a new species resulting from the cross-fertilization of two species.