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NATURAL HISTORY. 



are considei'ed the most perfectly organized Exogens to those which are least so. 

 Thus all the parts are present and distinct from each other in Thalamiflorae ; other 

 things remaining the same, the stamens adhere to the calyx in Calyciflorse ; the 

 stamens join the petals and the petals each other in Corolliforaj ; and in 

 Monochlamydea?, first the corolla disappears, and then, among the most incomplete 

 orders, the calyx also ceases to be developed." (Lindley's " School Botany.") Orders 

 43, 44, 4b in this Catalogue are placed under " Calyciflorse," in accordance with De 

 Candolle's arrangement. According to the plan adopted by Lindley, these orders 

 would come under " Corolliflorae." 



* The juice of the ripe berries of the Cocculus villosus "makes a durable bluiili- 

 purple ink. The leaves rubbed in water thicken into a green jelly. Boots and leaves 

 used in native medicine." (Brandis.) 



f The Argemone is a small American genus, of which this species is " naturalized 

 throughout India." (Hooker.) 



X The wood of Flacourtia Ramontchi '• does not warp, is durable, and not attacked 

 by insects. Combs are made of it ; it is employed in turnery and for agricultural 

 implements, and though not large, it is 'occasionally used for building." (Brandia.) 



