. The elements of botany for beginners and for schools. Botany. 80 FLOWERS. [ 8. of tlie cjMie ill Hydraugea. Tliey are likewise familiar in tlie llobble-bush and ill \\'ild-('raiiberrv tree, Viburuuiu Uxycoceus; where tiioy form an attractive setliug to the cluster of small aud comparatively ijicouspicuous. 218 perfect flowers which they adoru. In the Guelder Rose, or Snow-ball of ornamental cultivation, all or most of the blossoais 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 ; name
. The elements of botany for beginners and for schools. Botany. 80 FLOWERS. [ 8. of tlie cjMie ill Hydraugea. Tliey are likewise familiar in tlie llobble-bush and ill \\'ild-('raiiberrv tree, Viburuuiu Uxycoceus; where tiioy form an attractive setliug to the cluster of small aud comparatively ijicouspicuous. 218 perfect flowers which they adoru. In the Guelder Rose, or Snow-ball of ornamental cultivation, all or most of the blossoais 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 Stameks 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 A-nther (I/). The latter is the only essential ]iart. Tt. 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 prodnoe which is the office of the stamen. 236. A Pistil (Fig. 220, 221) when complete, has three parts; Ovaby, Style, and Stigma. The Ocan/, at base, is tlie hollow portion, which con- tains one or more Ovules or rudimentary seeds. The Sfj/le is the tapering. 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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