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The circle of leaves which grow above the green 
cup or calyx is called the ‘ corolla.” 
“Corolla” comes from a word which means “ crown.” 
The pins with dust boxes are called “stamens.” 
‘“Stamen”’ comes from a word meaning “to stand.” 
The pin with a seedbox is called the “ pistil.”’ 
‘“Pistil” 4s another form of.the word “pestle gee 
pestle is an instrument used in the drug shops for 
pounding and mixing medicines. You might ask to 
look at one the next time you are sent to the drug 
shop, and then you can see for yourselves if it really 
looks like its namesake, the pin with a seedbox. 
Perhaps at first you may find it a little difficult 
to bear in mind these four words with their meanings; 
but soon they will become quite easy, and will save 
you much trouble. 
Green cup, — calyx. 
Circle of flower leaves, — corolla. 
Pins with dust boxes, — stamens. 
Pin with seedbox, — pistil. 
If you remember the names of these four parts of 
the flower, how the different parts look, and what 
they do, you will have made a good start in the 
study of flowers. 
