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THE SECOND BOOK OF BOTANY. 



The little glands upon the receptacle are known as 

 nectaries. They contain sweet fluids, and are found 

 among the stamens (Figs. 83 and 84), or at the base 

 of the pistil, forming a part of the disk (Figs. 85, 86, 

 and 87). 



FIG. 83. 



FIG. 84. 



FIG. 85. 



FIG. 86. 



FIG. 87. 



