. The elements of botany for beginners and for schools. Plants. 80 FLOWERS. [SECTION 8. of the cyme in Hydrangea. They are likewise familiar in the Hobble-bush and in Wild-Cranberry tree, Viburnum Oxycoccus; where they form an attractive setting to the cluster of small and comparatively inconspicuous. 218 perfect flowers which they adorn. In the Guelder Rose, or Snow-ball of ornamental cultivation, all or most of the blossoms of this same shrub are transformed into neutral flowers. 234. The Essential Organs are likewise of two kinds, placed one above or within the other ; namely, first, the St
. The elements of botany for beginners and for schools. Plants. 80 FLOWERS. [SECTION 8. of the cyme in Hydrangea. They are likewise familiar in the Hobble-bush and in Wild-Cranberry tree, Viburnum Oxycoccus; where they form an attractive setting to the cluster of small and comparatively inconspicuous. 218 perfect flowers which they adorn. In the Guelder Rose, or Snow-ball of ornamental cultivation, all or most of the blossoms of this same shrub are transformed into neutral flowers. 234. The Essential Organs are likewise of two kinds, placed one above or within the other ; namely, first, the Stamens or fertilizing organs, and second, the Pistils, which are to be fertilized and bear the seeds. 235. A Stamen consists of two parts, namely, the Filament or stalk (Fig. 219 a), and the Anther {b). The latter is the only essential part. It is a case, commonly with two lobes or cells, each opening lengthwise by a slit, at the proper time, and discharging a powder or dust- like substance, usually of a yellow color. This powder is the Pollen, or fertilizing matter, to produce, which is the office of the stamen. 236. A Pistil (Fig. 220, 221) when complete, has three parts; Ovary, Style, and Stigma. The Ovary, at base, is the hollow portion, which con- tains one or more Ovules or rudimentary seeds. The Style is the tapering 219. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Gray, Asa, 1810-1888. New York : American Book Company
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