300 POPULAR FIELD BOTANY. 
PoLYANDRIA. MOoNoOGYNIA. 
THALAMIFLORZ. NYMPHAACE. 
NYMPHAHA. 
Generic Character. Calyx of four or five leaves. Petals 
numerous, larger than the divisions of the calyx. Stamens 
situated upon a fleshy disk covering the germen. 
NUPHAR. 
Generic Character. Calyx of five or six leaves. Petals 
numerous, small. Stamens upon the seed-vessel. 
Nympuma ALBA. Great White Water-lily. 
NvupHar Lutes. Common Yellow Water-lily. These 
two plants have been seen, doubtless, by most young people, 
on lakes and ponds in parks and gardens. The white Water- 
lily is found frequently in lakes and still waters in Scotland, 
and the yellow is common in many rivers and lakes. The 
latter smells like brandy, and by country people is called 
“brandy bottle.” 
POLYANDRIA. POLYGYNIA. 
THALAMIFLOR®. RANUNCULACES. 
RANUNCULUS. (Crow-Foor.) 
Generic Character. See page 56. 
