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XXXVIII. MELANTHACE^. 



jEntumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnafej'- 

 Flowcrs. 



Colchicum. 

 Androecium and perianth-limb laid open. 



Colchicum. 

 Transverse section of ovary. ", 



Colchicum. Stigma. 



CoMiicum. 

 Flower cut vertically. 



Colchicum. 

 Stamens. 



Colchicum. 

 Dehiscent fruit. 



Colchicum. Solid bulb. 



Colchicum. Diagram. 



Colchicum. Colchicum. 



Ripe fmit. Fruit cut transversely. 



