Explanation of PI. Ill, 



Gascaria Merrittl HAYATA. 



Fig. I. The plant. 



2. A leaf. 



3. A bract. 



4. A flower. 



5. Stamens, seen from different sides. 



6. Staminodes. 



7. A calyx-lobe. 



8. Stamens and staminodes. 



9. An ovary. 



