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THE FIRST BOOK OF BOTANY. 

 FIG. 293. 



Pariet9S. 



PARI'ETES. The wall of the ovary. Fig. 293. 

 Ax'is. The central part of the ovary where the 

 ventral sutures join together. , Fig. 293. 



EXERCISE LXIX. 

 Parts of Carpels* 



FIG. 294. 



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VALVES. The parts into which carpels separate 

 by dehiscence. Fig. 294. 



PLACEN'TA. The cord along the ventral suture, to 

 which the ovules are attached. It is the "string" 

 that pulls off in preparing string-beans for the table. 

 pi, Fig. 294 



