GAMOPETALOUS COROLLAS. 



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part, composed of tlie united laminae, is tlie linib (Fig. 128,5); 

 the opening of the tube above is the throat. 



Fig. 125. Flower of Saponariu (Bouncing-Bet) ; petals and claws quite distinct. 

 Fig. 12G. Phlox; claws united, with laminae distinct. 

 Fig. 127. Spigelia (Fink-root); perais still further united. 

 Fig. 128. Quamoclit coccinea; petals united throughout. 



77. In the Figs. 125-128, you may see how the petals in 

 different flowers are distinct, or in various degrees united. 

 In the Bouncing-Bet, the petals, with their long claws, are 

 entirely distinct. In Phlox, the claws unite in a tube, while 

 the laminae are distinct. In Pink- root, only the narrow tips 

 of the laminae are distinct ; and in Quamoclit, the laminae 

 also are wholly united. 



. 77. Wliat is the condition of the petals in Pink Soapwort ? What their 

 condition in Phlox? What their degree of cohesion in Pink-root? What 

 1 Quamoclit ? 



