MALE AND FEMALE FLOWERS OF THE CASTOR ItE-4N 



The rough hnrn-like stigmas of the female flowers are shown at the top 

 of the flowering spike. The buds on the lower jiortion of the sj)ike 

 are those of male flowers. Only one male flower in full hloom is 

 shown. (Slightly magnified.) (Front!spicec.) 



