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TYPICAL FLOWERING PLANTS 



stigma is covered 01 

 pollinated with pollen 

 from the stamens of 

 another flower, and the 

 first step is taken which 

 results in the formation 

 of a bean. 



221. The Corn Flower. 

 — The flower of the 

 corn is imperfect, for it 

 lacks one of the two 

 parts necessary to make 

 a seed. Both parts, however, are found on the same plant, 

 the stamens in the " tassel " (Figure 270) at the top of the 

 stalk, and the pistils on the " ear " (Figure 310) at the side 



Figure 307. — Sweet Pea Flower. 



Figure 308. — Fly Pollinating Wild Carrot. 



