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without a calyx there cannot be a real corolla. So 
in the lily we will speak of the “flower leaves” in- 
stead of the corolla. 
Next we find six of the pins with dust . 
boxes, or the stamens. 
And then we come to the pin with a 
seedbox below, or the pistil. 
So the building plan of the lily has only 
ee three divisions : — 
1. Flower leaves. 
2. Stamens. 
a. : Pistil: 
If you look at the lower side of the outer row of 
flower leaves, you will see that they are 
streaked with green; and that when the 
flower is still in bud, only the green, 
thick parts of these leaves are exposed 
to the wind and cold, while the more 
delicate parts of the blossom are hidden 
almost as snugly as though they were 
covered by the leaves of a green cup 
or calyx. 
These lilies are pleasant flowers to 
study. Their different parts are so 
large and simple that you have no 
doubt as to what they are meant for. 
The bees could hardly overlook their 
great, showy handkerchiefs; and the 
heaping dust boxes must powder the 
visiting bees so freely with golden or Fic..165 
brownish dust, that plenty of this is sure to be carried 
