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intervals it sends up branches 2' or 3' high, which the learner 

 at first sight might take for distinct, independent stems. 

 The leaves — define their venation, form of outline, quali- 

 ties of surface, texture, taste, &c. 



The Flower Region. — The F'lowers present us with a 

 new pattern. The white wax-like corolla is a short tube, 

 5-toothed and slightly contracted at the mouth — a form 

 called itrceolate (urn-shaped). Note the position, attitude, 

 and length of the floAvers and their peduncles. Compare the 

 calyx with the corolla ; note their difference in life, form, 

 size, and fail not to observe the 2 bractlets subtending all. 

 Note the number of the stamens, and the form of the anther. 

 Each of its 2 cells bears an awn at its tip, and a terminal 

 pore for the discharge of its pollen. 



The ovary — is it superior ? How many cells has it ? How 

 many ovules in each cell ? How many styles ? The micro- 

 scope will reveal all this. 



The J^ricit, If the pupil has been fortunate in securing 

 fruit, relic of the former year, new surprises await him in its 

 analysis. As a whole it is globular. At the top appears a 

 little globe within a globe, surrounded by 5 large teeth. Now 

 with a sharp blade divide the fruit perpendicularly and study 

 the section. There is a 5-celled capsule enveloped in (but 

 free from) the enlarged fleshy calyx which contains the pulpy 

 portion of the berry. 



The Name. — This plant was first noticed in Canada by 

 Dr. (laulthier of Quebec. In his honor it received the generic 

 name Gaultheria^ conferred ])y Prof. Kalm, of Sweden. Its 

 specific name, G, pr 0^11^1)6718, alludes to its habit of growtli. 

 Another species, G. Shallon, a bush with similar fruit, but 

 blacJi:, and the deliglit of tlie bears, grows in Oregon. 



Scientific Terms. — Urceolate corolla. 



