2 INTRODUCTION TO 
Some flowers pofsefs all these different parts, whilst others 
are deficient in some of them; but either Stamens or Pis- 
t1Ls, or both, are to be found in every perfect flower. 
The CaLyXx is formed of one, or more, green, or yellowish 
green leaves, placed at a smal dptance from, or close to, the 
blofsom. © 
The different kinds of ane are (1) a Pate, or Perianthium ; 
(2) an InvoLtucrum, or Fence ; (3) a CaTkIn, or Amentum ; 
(4) a Suzatu, or Spatha; (5) a Husx, or Gluma; (6) a 
VEIL, or Calyptra ; (7)a Curtain, or Volva; but the most 
common is the Copr., For an| explanation | jof these see the 
Dictionary ‘of Terms ; r look at a Rose, and the green cover- 
ing which incloses and supports the blofsom, is called the 
Cur. Pl. 3. fig. 1. (a. avavava.) The Cup ¢ of a Polyanthus 
is represented in pl. 3. fig. 10. 
According to Linneus, the Catyx is formed by the outer 
bark of the plant, . 
The Brossom is. that beautifully ceaiae of a flower, 
which attracts the attention of every, one. It is composed of 
one or more Petals, or Blofsom-leaves. If it be in one piece, 
as in. the Polyanthus or Auricula, it.is said to be a blofsom of. 
one Petal; but, if it be composed. of , several «parts, it is: 
accordingly: said. to .be..e, blofsom. of one, twa, three, &c, or 
many parts, or Petals,. Thus the blofsom of the-Tulip is formed. 
of six Petals ; and the Garden Roses: bear blofsoms) composed. 
of many Petals. The blofsom is supposed to be an-expansion 
of the inner bark of ci plant. 
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The Sa anaiwa are wuhoidiek thread -like substances, generally 
placed within ‘the’ Blofsom; and © ounding the Pistils, . 
Stamen is composed. ‘of two parts, the Filament (or Thread) 4 
the Anther; but the ‘Anther i is the efsential part. Stamens 
are formed of the seh substance of ae plant. 
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“The tre are to be found, in, ie pee the flower: 
they are composed of three parts, the Germen (or Seed- ~bud), the — 
Style (or Shaft); and the Summit (or, Stigma ;) but the Style is 
often wanting, Some ste Seite only one- sivas 3 Ltt 
