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SPECIAL EXERCISES ON TYPICAL FLOWERS 



all parts of the pistil. What is peculiar about the position 

 of the style in relation to the ovary? Is the pistil simple 

 or compound? Give reason for your answer. Draw pistil. 

 Procure a ripened pod and compare it with a pistil. What 

 parts of the pistil persist ? 



Note. This form of corolla is often called papilionaceous, a 

 word that means butterfly-shaped. Why? 



Query. Is this flower regular or irregular? Symmetri- 

 cal or unsymmetrical ? Perfect or imperfect? Complete 

 or incomplete ? Give reasons for your answer. 



180. VIOLETS 



Violets are so well known and there are so many species 

 that it is well to have as many different species as possible 

 in the class. 



Method. - Draw a typical leaf. How are they rolled in 



FIG. 94. Blue violet. 



