The other name for the eudicots is tricolpates, a name which refers to the grooved structure of the pollen. Members of the group have tricolpate pollen, or forms derived from it.
Ness collapsed and died at his home in Coudersport, Pennsylvania of a massive heart attack on May 16, 1957, at the age of 54. Collaborating with Oscar Fraley in his last years, he co-wrote the book The Untouchables, which was published a month after his death.
Hubbard died on December 11, 1897, and on January 7, 1898 Bell took over as NGS president. The National Geographic Society wanted to honor Hubbard, and Bell, as his business partner, son-in-law, and successor at NGS was the ideal person to organize an event and handle the invitation list.