E. K Saunders 



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In plant A (Fig. 1) the " flower " showed 5 sepals, 6 petals, 10 stamens 

 (only those extending above the stigmas are shown) and a gynoccium 

 with 4 distinct stigma lobes terminating what appeared to be 4 carpels 



Fig. 1. The lowest "Hower " on the main axis of plant A viewed from 

 above, showing imperfect "twinning"' (slightly enlarged). 



showing slight torsion and incomplete fusion along one suture so that 

 the ovules were exposed. In plant B (Fig. 2) the calyx was formed of 

 6 sepals arranged in two groups of three. As in the previous case there 

 were 6 petals and 10 stamens of which eight only are here represented, 



2c 



Fig. 2. A similar case from another plant B. a "flower" viewed as in Fig. 1, b calyx seen 

 from below, c monstrous gynoecium (considerably enlarged). 



