. Long-styled form of L. perenxe, var. Austriacum in its early condition before the stigmas have rotated. The petals and calyx have been removed on the near side.* not rotate on its axis, insects in visiting them would strike their heads against the backs of the stigmas ; as it is, they strike against that surface which is covered * I neglected to get drawings made from fresh flowers of the two forms. But Mr. Fitch has made the above sketch of a long-styled flower from dried specimens and from published engravings. His well-known skill ensures accuracy in the proportional size of the parts.

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