8 PARTS OF A FLOWER. 



varies in different flowers ; in some it is very con- 

 spicuous, in others less visible, and in many it 

 appears to be entirely wanting. The nectaries of 

 the Wall-flower are two little greenish bodies sur- 

 rounding the lower part of the short stamens ; but 

 you cannot easily see them ; and I shall take an 

 opportunity of showing you the nectaries when we 

 examine a plant that has larger ones. There are 

 many flowers so small, that their separate parts 

 cannot be seen distinctly without the help of a 

 magnifying-glass ; here is one that you shall have 

 to assist you : and you will find a needle and a 

 sharp-pointed penknife also very useful ; for some 

 flowers are too delicate to be divided by the fingers 

 alone. 



