THE 
LONDON JOURNAL OF BOTANY; 
EDITED BY 
SIR W. J. HOOKER, K.H., L.L.D., F.R.S., & F.L.S. 
On the structure of Cructrrrous FLowers ; by A. Moquix- 
TANDON, and P. Barker WEBB. 
The Cruciferous Order, one of the most numerous and important 
in the Vegetable Kingdom, has attracted the attention of many 
distinguished botanists, who, at various times, have studied the 
peculiar structure of its inflorescence. The most contradictory — 
opinions on the symmetry of its organs, and on the original type —— 
to which they should be referred, have been the result. Owing to - 
this disparity of opinion among botanists, and notwithstanding their _ 
labours, much yet remains to be said on this interesting subject. — — 
Our intention is to recapitulate the theories, true or false, of the — 
authors who have preceded us, and having shown the value of the — 
* Remix, and combated the télé, we shall add our own observa- 
Dope. and deduce from both a new explanation of kim important 
S of the flower. 
CALYX. 
The Calys i is composed of four folioles ; two lieni, alternating 
| sit the d. and two cutting it at right angles, one of vidis is 
+. hee monostémones ou valvaires—DC. 
