M. Smith delt, .T. N. Fitch lith. West, Newman imp. 



No. 51. GOSSYPIUM KIRKII, M. MAST. 



1, Flowering shoot, with persistent stipules, numerous glands, and woolly 

 bracteoles; 2, bud showing internal glands; 3, calyx opened out showing whorl of 

 hairs; 4, ripe fruit and subtended bracteole; 5, seed natural size, showing floss; 

 6, floss removed, a portion often adhering to apex ; 7, seed enlarged showing 

 smooth, polished surface and lighter coloured bands. 



