THE FLORAL ENVELOPES. 



96. Perigynous (iri, around) is a term applicable to the 

 stamens and petals only, 



and implies that they are 

 (apparently) inserted on the 

 calyx or corolla around the 

 free ovary. In Phlox, the 

 stamens are perigynous on 

 the corolla-tube. In Cher- 

 ry and Plum, the petals 

 and stamens are perigynous 

 on the calyx-tube. (See 

 51.) 



97. Epigynous (e*;', upon) denotes that the organs are in- 

 serted (apparently) upon the ovary, as appears in Apple, Pear, 

 Caraway, Sunflower. (See cuts 42, 51.) The common phrases 

 "calyx superior," "ovary inferior," have the same signification 

 as "calyx epigynous," all implying the apparent insertion of the 

 organs upon or above the ovary. In this condition all the 



51 



It, Ribes aurenra and (54) Fuchsia graclali.8; ovary inferior or adherent, stamens and petals eplgj.no'. ' 

 (abave the adherent ovary). 63, Saxifraga Virginiengis; ovary half-superior. 



organs, or at least the calyx, are blended with the ovary to its 

 top. Hence the phrases " ovary adherent," or " calyx adherent/ 1 

 have also the same meaning, and are preferable, because in ac- 

 cordance with the fact. (Explain the sections of Golden Cur- 

 rant and Ear-drop 52, 54.) 



