SCIENCE PRIMERS. 



[XII. 



of many separate carpels sunk in the hollowed top 

 of the pedicel. 



FIG. 31. Vertical section of Rose, enlarged. 



Apple (Fig. 32). Flower regular. Calyx of 5 

 sepals. Corolla of 5 free petals, alternate with the 

 sepals. Stamens many, seated on the calyx. Pistil 

 of 5 combined carpels, each with a style. 



FIG. 32. Vertical section of Apple flower, enlarged. 



Gooseberry. Flower regular. Calyx of 5 sepals. 

 Corolla of 5 free petals. Stamens 5, alternate with the 

 petals, seated on the calyx. Pistil of 2 carpels com- 

 bined, forming a i -celled ovary with 2 styles. 



